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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.29, 3,654.63 and 1,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.29, 3,654.63 and 1,049.66 is: 1,574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.29 : 3,654.63 = 1,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.29/3,654.63 = 1,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.29x = 3,654.63 × 1,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.29x = 3,836,118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,118.93/2,436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.57

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