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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.93, 3,656.79 and 2,417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.93, 3,656.79 and 2,417.11 is: 3,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.93 : 3,656.79 = 2,417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.93/3,656.79 = 2,417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.93x = 3,656.79 × 2,417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.93x = 8,838,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838,863.68/2,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.05

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