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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.10, 3,654.76 and 792.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.10, 3,654.76 and 792.74 is: 1,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.10 : 3,654.76 = 792.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.10/3,654.76 = 792.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.10x = 3,654.76 × 792.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.10x = 2,897,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,274.44/2,436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.31

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