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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.78, 3,360.54 and 2,063.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.78, 3,360.54 and 2,063.37 is: 2,845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.78 : 3,360.54 = 2,063.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.78/3,360.54 = 2,063.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.78x = 3,360.54 × 2,063.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.78x = 6,934,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,934,037.42/2,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.57

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