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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.94, 3,674.91 and 2,436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.94, 3,674.91 and 2,436.57 is: 3,654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.94 : 3,674.91 = 2,436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.94/3,674.91 = 2,436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.94x = 3,674.91 × 2,436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.94x = 8,954,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954,175.46/2,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.86

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