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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.04, 3,653.58 and 657.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.04, 3,653.58 and 657.10 is: 985.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.04 : 3,653.58 = 657.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.04/3,653.58 = 657.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.04x = 3,653.58 × 657.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.04x = 2,400,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,749.15/2,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.52

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