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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.27, 3,650.94 and 1,885.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.27, 3,650.94 and 1,885.88 is: 2,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.27 : 3,650.94 = 1,885.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.27/3,650.94 = 1,885.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.27x = 3,650.94 × 1,885.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.27x = 6,885,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,216.47/2,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.13

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