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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.64, 3,652.20 and 1,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.64, 3,652.20 and 1,049.68 is: 1,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.64 : 3,652.20 = 1,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.64/3,652.20 = 1,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.64x = 3,652.20 × 1,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.64x = 3,833,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,641.30/2,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.33

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