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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.52, 3,606.86 and 1,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.52, 3,606.86 and 1,036.52 is: 1,554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.52 : 3,606.86 = 1,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.52/3,606.86 = 1,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.52x = 3,606.86 × 1,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.52x = 3,738,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,582.53/2,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.81

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