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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.42, 3,951.81 and 1,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.42, 3,951.81 and 1,403.52 is: 2,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.42 : 3,951.81 = 1,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.42/3,951.81 = 1,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.42x = 3,951.81 × 1,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.42x = 5,546,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546,444.37/2,637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.98

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