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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.67, 3,803.99 and 1,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.67, 3,803.99 and 1,439.76 is: 2,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.67 : 3,803.99 = 1,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.67/3,803.99 = 1,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.67x = 3,803.99 × 1,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.67x = 5,476,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,825.44/2,537.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.21

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