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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.19, 3,650.84 and 1,201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.19, 3,650.84 and 1,201.88 is: 1,801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.19 : 3,650.84 = 1,201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.19/3,650.84 = 1,201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.19x = 3,650.84 × 1,201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.19x = 4,387,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,879.20/2,436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.13

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