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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.75, 3,653.49 and 1,204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.75, 3,653.49 and 1,204.95 is: 1,806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.75 : 3,653.49 = 1,204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.75/3,653.49 = 1,204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.75x = 3,653.49 × 1,204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.75x = 4,402,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,272.78/2,436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.62

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