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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.74, 3,501.72 and 1,418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.74, 3,501.72 and 1,418.68 is: 1,957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.74 : 3,501.72 = 1,418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.74/3,501.72 = 1,418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.74x = 3,501.72 × 1,418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.74x = 4,967,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,820.13/2,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.58

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