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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.22, 3,654.66 and 792.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.22, 3,654.66 and 792.23 is: 1,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.22 : 3,654.66 = 792.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.22/3,654.66 = 792.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.22x = 3,654.66 × 792.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.22x = 2,895,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,331.29/2,436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.45

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