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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.60, 3,654.90 and 2,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.60, 3,654.90 and 2,148.60 is: 3,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.60 : 3,654.90 = 2,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.60/3,654.90 = 2,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.60x = 3,654.90 × 2,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.60x = 7,852,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,918.14/2,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.90

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