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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.90, 3,655.76 and 1,204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.90, 3,655.76 and 1,204.08 is: 1,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.90 : 3,655.76 = 1,204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.90/3,655.76 = 1,204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.90x = 3,655.76 × 1,204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.90x = 4,401,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,821.48/2,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.32

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