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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.89, 3,654.86 and 1,368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.89, 3,654.86 and 1,368.77 is: 2,052.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.89 : 3,654.86 = 1,368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.89/3,654.86 = 1,368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.89x = 3,654.86 × 1,368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.89x = 5,002,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,637.60/2,436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.88

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