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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.42, 3,653.82 and 1,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.42, 3,653.82 and 1,341.30 is: 2,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.42 : 3,653.82 = 1,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.42/3,653.82 = 1,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.42x = 3,653.82 × 1,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.42x = 4,900,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,868.77/2,436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.50

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