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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.92, 3,655.48 and 2,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.92, 3,655.48 and 2,028.93 is: 3,043.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.92 : 3,655.48 = 2,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.92/3,655.48 = 2,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.92x = 3,655.48 × 2,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.92x = 7,416,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,416,718.62/2,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.48

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