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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.45, 3,653.99 and 1,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.45, 3,653.99 and 1,049.49 is: 1,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.45 : 3,653.99 = 1,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.45/3,653.99 = 1,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.45x = 3,653.99 × 1,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.45x = 3,834,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,825.97/2,436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.94

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