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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.35, 3,658.92 and 2,240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.35, 3,658.92 and 2,240.99 is: 3,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.35 : 3,658.92 = 2,240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.35/3,658.92 = 2,240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.35x = 3,658.92 × 2,240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.35x = 8,199,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,590.15/2,436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.53

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