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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.60, 3,652.27 and 1,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.60, 3,652.27 and 1,050.58 is: 1,574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.60 : 3,652.27 = 1,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.60/3,652.27 = 1,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.60x = 3,652.27 × 1,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.60x = 3,837,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,001.82/2,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.74

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