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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.56, 3,653.52 and 1,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.56, 3,653.52 and 1,136.28 is: 1,703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.56 : 3,653.52 = 1,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.56/3,653.52 = 1,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.56x = 3,653.52 × 1,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.56x = 4,151,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,421.71/2,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.11

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