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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.52, 3,362.36 and 1,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.52, 3,362.36 and 1,332.52 is: 1,838.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.52 : 3,362.36 = 1,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.52/3,362.36 = 1,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.52x = 3,362.36 × 1,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.52x = 4,480,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,411.95/2,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.86

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