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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.48, 3,657 and 1,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.48, 3,657 and 1,283.04 is: 1,925.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.48 : 3,657 = 1,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.48/3,657 = 1,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.48x = 3,657 × 1,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.48x = 4,692,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,077.28/2,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.76

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