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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.77, 3,650.57 and 1,202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.77, 3,650.57 and 1,202.74 is: 1,801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.77 : 3,650.57 = 1,202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.77/3,650.57 = 1,202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.77x = 3,650.57 × 1,202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.77x = 4,390,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,675.93/2,436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.84

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