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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.06, 3,653.32 and 792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.06, 3,653.32 and 792.22 is: 1,188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.06 : 3,653.32 = 792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.06/3,653.32 = 792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.06x = 3,653.32 × 792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.06x = 2,894,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,233.17/2,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.08

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