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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.49, 3,798.27 and 1,614.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.49, 3,798.27 and 1,614.09 is: 2,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.49 : 3,798.27 = 1,614.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.49/3,798.27 = 1,614.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.49x = 3,798.27 × 1,614.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.49x = 6,130,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,749.62/2,537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.07

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