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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.14, 3,649.46 and 1,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.14, 3,649.46 and 1,611.97 is: 2,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.14 : 3,649.46 = 1,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.14/3,649.46 = 1,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.14x = 3,649.46 × 1,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.14x = 5,882,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,802.85/2,436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.80

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