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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.34, 3,652.32 and 1,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.34, 3,652.32 and 1,136.72 is: 1,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.34 : 3,652.32 = 1,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.34/3,652.32 = 1,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.34x = 3,652.32 × 1,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.34x = 4,151,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,665.19/2,434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.46

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