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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.72, 3,651.68 and 1,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.72, 3,651.68 and 1,136.32 is: 1,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.72 : 3,651.68 = 1,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.72/3,651.68 = 1,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.72x = 3,651.68 × 1,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.72x = 4,149,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,477.02/2,434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.29

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