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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.67, 3,652.81 and 876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.67, 3,652.81 and 876.30 is: 1,313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.67 : 3,652.81 = 876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.67/3,652.81 = 876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.67x = 3,652.81 × 876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.67x = 3,200,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,955.21/2,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.66

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