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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.60, 3,649.38 and 1,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.60, 3,649.38 and 1,395 is: 2,089.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.60 : 3,649.38 = 1,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.60/3,649.38 = 1,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.60x = 3,649.38 × 1,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.60x = 5,090,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,885.10/2,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.34

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