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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.72, 3,652.76 and 792.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.72, 3,652.76 and 792.11 is: 1,187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.72 : 3,652.76 = 792.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.72/3,652.76 = 792.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.72x = 3,652.76 × 792.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.72x = 2,893,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,387.72/2,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.41

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