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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.72, 3,502.19 and 1,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.72, 3,502.19 and 1,418.66 is: 1,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.72 : 3,502.19 = 1,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.72/3,502.19 = 1,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.72x = 3,502.19 × 1,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.72x = 4,968,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,392.26/2,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.82

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