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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.81, 3,748.38 and 1,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.81, 3,748.38 and 1,036.96 is: 1,556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.81 : 3,748.38 = 1,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.81/3,748.38 = 1,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.81x = 3,748.38 × 1,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.81x = 3,886,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,920.12/2,497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.13

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