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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.37, 3,806.06 and 1,754.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.37, 3,806.06 and 1,754.91 is: 2,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.37 : 3,806.06 = 1,754.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.37/3,806.06 = 1,754.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.37x = 3,806.06 × 1,754.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.37x = 6,679,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,283.98/2,537.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.37

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