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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.37, 3,836.72 and 1,170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.37, 3,836.72 and 1,170.05 is: 1,755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.37 : 3,836.72 = 1,170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.37/3,836.72 = 1,170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.37x = 3,836.72 × 1,170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.37x = 4,489,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,154.24/2,557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.38

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