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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.37, 3,653.71 and 792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.37, 3,653.71 and 792.52 is: 1,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.37 : 3,653.71 = 792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.37/3,653.71 = 792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.37x = 3,653.71 × 792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.37x = 2,895,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,627.13/2,436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.50

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