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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.93, 3,502.28 and 1,418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.93, 3,502.28 and 1,418.88 is: 1,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.93 : 3,502.28 = 1,418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.93/3,502.28 = 1,418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.93x = 3,502.28 × 1,418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.93x = 4,969,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,315.05/2,537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.02

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