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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.22, 3,652.01 and 791.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.22, 3,652.01 and 791.61 is: 1,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.22 : 3,652.01 = 791.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.22/3,652.01 = 791.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.22x = 3,652.01 × 791.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.22x = 2,890,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,967.64/2,436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.66

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