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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.51, 3,803.43 and 1,055.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.51, 3,803.43 and 1,055.91 is: 1,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.51 : 3,803.43 = 1,055.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.51/3,803.43 = 1,055.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.51x = 3,803.43 × 1,055.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.51x = 4,016,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,079.77/2,537.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.69

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