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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.45, 3,957.27 and 1,404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.45, 3,957.27 and 1,404.53 is: 2,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.45 : 3,957.27 = 1,404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.45/3,957.27 = 1,404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.45x = 3,957.27 × 1,404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.45x = 5,558,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,104.43/2,637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.38

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