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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.58, 3,746.36 and 1,036.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.58, 3,746.36 and 1,036.85 is: 1,555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.58 : 3,746.36 = 1,036.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.58/3,746.36 = 1,036.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.58x = 3,746.36 × 1,036.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.58x = 3,884,397.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,397.23/2,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.27

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