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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.92, 3,650.10 and 1,396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.92, 3,650.10 and 1,396.41 is: 2,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.92 : 3,650.10 = 1,396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.92/3,650.10 = 1,396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.92x = 3,650.10 × 1,396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.92x = 5,097,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097,036.14/2,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.59

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