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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.27, 3,654.94 and 1,137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.27, 3,654.94 and 1,137.03 is: 1,705.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.27 : 3,654.94 = 1,137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.27/3,654.94 = 1,137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.27x = 3,654.94 × 1,137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.27x = 4,155,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,759.88/2,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.79

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