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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.87, 3,673.53 and 2,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.87, 3,673.53 and 2,229.30 is: 3,360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.87 : 3,673.53 = 2,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.87/3,673.53 = 2,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.87x = 3,673.53 × 2,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.87x = 8,189,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,400.43/2,436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.62

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