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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.04, 3,655.02 and 897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.04, 3,655.02 and 897.16 is: 1,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.04 : 3,655.02 = 897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.04/3,655.02 = 897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.04x = 3,655.02 × 897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.04x = 3,279,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,137.74/2,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.09

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