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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.83, 3,807.41 and 1,285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.83, 3,807.41 and 1,285.37 is: 1,928.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.83 : 3,807.41 = 1,285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.83/3,807.41 = 1,285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.83x = 3,807.41 × 1,285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.83x = 4,893,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,919.41/2,537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.39

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