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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.56, 3,587.34 and 1,236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.56, 3,587.34 and 1,236.50 is: 1,854.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.56 : 3,587.34 = 1,236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.56/3,587.34 = 1,236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.56x = 3,587.34 × 1,236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.56x = 4,435,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,745.91/2,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.75

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