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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.64, 3,654.96 and 1,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.64, 3,654.96 and 1,952.74 is: 2,929.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.64 : 3,654.96 = 1,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.64/3,654.96 = 1,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.64x = 3,654.96 × 1,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.64x = 7,137,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,186.59/2,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.11

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