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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.52, 3,651.36 and 1,886.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.52, 3,651.36 and 1,886.18 is: 2,826.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.52 : 3,651.36 = 1,886.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.52/3,651.36 = 1,886.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.52x = 3,651.36 × 1,886.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.52x = 6,887,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,122.20/2,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.62

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