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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.49, 3,656.09 and 1,204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.49, 3,656.09 and 1,204.93 is: 1,808.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.49 : 3,656.09 = 1,204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.49/3,656.09 = 1,204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.49x = 3,656.09 × 1,204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.49x = 4,405,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,332.52/2,436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.07

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