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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.29, 3,655.83 and 1,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.29, 3,655.83 and 1,030.60 is: 1,546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.29 : 3,655.83 = 1,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.29/3,655.83 = 1,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.29x = 3,655.83 × 1,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.29x = 3,767,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,698.40/2,436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.49

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