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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.12, 3,653.04 and 1,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.12, 3,653.04 and 1,049.40 is: 1,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.12 : 3,653.04 = 1,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.12/3,653.04 = 1,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.12x = 3,653.04 × 1,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.12x = 3,833,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,500.18/2,436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.61

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