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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.28, 3,656.04 and 1,204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.28, 3,656.04 and 1,204.54 is: 1,807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.28 : 3,656.04 = 1,204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.28/3,656.04 = 1,204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.28x = 3,656.04 × 1,204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.28x = 4,403,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,846.42/2,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.61

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