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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.18, 3,654.75 and 1,266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.18, 3,654.75 and 1,266.75 is: 1,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.18 : 3,654.75 = 1,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.18/3,654.75 = 1,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.18x = 3,654.75 × 1,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.18x = 4,629,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,654.56/2,436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.37

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