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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.48, 3,650.40 and 1,694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.48, 3,650.40 and 1,694.52 is: 2,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.48 : 3,650.40 = 1,694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.48/3,650.40 = 1,694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.48x = 3,650.40 × 1,694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.48x = 6,185,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,675.81/2,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.78

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