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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.48, 3,654.72 and 1,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.48, 3,654.72 and 1,049.76 is: 1,574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.48 : 3,654.72 = 1,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.48/3,654.72 = 1,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.48x = 3,654.72 × 1,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.48x = 3,836,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,578.87/2,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.64

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