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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.67, 3,656.63 and 897.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.67, 3,656.63 and 897.67 is: 1,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.67 : 3,656.63 = 897.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.67/3,656.63 = 897.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.67x = 3,656.63 × 897.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.67x = 3,282,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,447.05/2,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.10

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