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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.58, 3,652.70 and 897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.58, 3,652.70 and 897.22 is: 1,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.58 : 3,652.70 = 897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.58/3,652.70 = 897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.58x = 3,652.70 × 897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.58x = 3,277,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,275.49/2,436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.03

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