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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.60, 3,650.25 and 1,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.60, 3,650.25 and 1,612.44 is: 2,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.60 : 3,650.25 = 1,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.60/3,650.25 = 1,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.60x = 3,650.25 × 1,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.60x = 5,885,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,809.11/2,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.58

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