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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.72, 3,958.53 and 1,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.72, 3,958.53 and 1,251.06 is: 1,877.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.72 : 3,958.53 = 1,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.72/3,958.53 = 1,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.72x = 3,958.53 × 1,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.72x = 4,952,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,358.54/2,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.51

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