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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.22, 3,805.83 and 1,075.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.22, 3,805.83 and 1,075.58 is: 1,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.22 : 3,805.83 = 1,075.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.22/3,805.83 = 1,075.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.22x = 3,805.83 × 1,075.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.22x = 4,093,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,455.60/2,537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.36

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