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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.51, 3,954.76 and 1,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.51, 3,954.76 and 1,075.68 is: 1,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.51 : 3,954.76 = 1,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.51/3,954.76 = 1,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.51x = 3,954.76 × 1,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.51x = 4,254,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,053.55/2,637.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.91

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