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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.49, 3,632.99 and 2,392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.49, 3,632.99 and 2,392.75 is: 3,567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.49 : 3,632.99 = 2,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.49/3,632.99 = 2,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.49x = 3,632.99 × 2,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.49x = 8,692,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692,836.82/2,436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.77

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