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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.04, 3,362.34 and 1,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.04, 3,362.34 and 1,775.08 is: 2,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.04 : 3,362.34 = 1,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.04/3,362.34 = 1,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.04x = 3,362.34 × 1,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.04x = 5,968,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,422.49/2,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.05

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