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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.76, 3,652.76 and 954.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.76, 3,652.76 and 954.90 is: 1,431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.76 : 3,652.76 = 954.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.76/3,652.76 = 954.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.76x = 3,652.76 × 954.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.76x = 3,488,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,015.75/2,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.42

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