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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.36, 3,655.74 and 1,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.36, 3,655.74 and 1,137.92 is: 1,707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.36 : 3,655.74 = 1,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.36/3,655.74 = 1,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.36x = 3,655.74 × 1,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.36x = 4,159,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,939.66/2,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.44

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