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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.97, 3,801.63 and 1,613.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.97, 3,801.63 and 1,613.07 is: 2,416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.97 : 3,801.63 = 1,613.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.97/3,801.63 = 1,613.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.97x = 3,801.63 × 1,613.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.97x = 6,132,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,295.30/2,537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.22

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