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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.94, 3,361.86 and 1,772.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.94, 3,361.86 and 1,772.56 is: 2,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.94 : 3,361.86 = 1,772.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.94/3,361.86 = 1,772.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.94x = 3,361.86 × 1,772.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.94x = 5,959,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,098.56/2,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.32

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