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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.36, 3,236.56 and 1,549.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.36, 3,236.56 and 1,549.69 is: 2,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.36 : 3,236.56 = 1,549.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.36/3,236.56 = 1,549.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.36x = 3,236.56 × 1,549.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.36x = 5,015,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,664.67/2,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.64

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