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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.91, 3,653.20 and 1,464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.91, 3,653.20 and 1,464.91 is: 2,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.91 : 3,653.20 = 1,464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.91/3,653.20 = 1,464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.91x = 3,653.20 × 1,464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.91x = 5,351,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,609.21/2,436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.06

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