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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.51, 3,652.08 and 1,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.51, 3,652.08 and 1,556.25 is: 2,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.51 : 3,652.08 = 1,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.51/3,652.08 = 1,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.51x = 3,652.08 × 1,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.51x = 5,683,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,549.50/2,436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.66

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