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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.96, 3,657.60 and 2,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.96, 3,657.60 and 2,091.36 is: 3,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.96 : 3,657.60 = 2,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.96/3,657.60 = 2,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.96x = 3,657.60 × 2,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.96x = 7,649,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,358.34/2,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.89

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