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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.65, 3,650.38 and 1,202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.65, 3,650.38 and 1,202.61 is: 1,801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.65 : 3,650.38 = 1,202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.65/3,650.38 = 1,202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.65x = 3,650.38 × 1,202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.65x = 4,389,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,983.49/2,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.65

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