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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.50, 3,683.10 and 2,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.50, 3,683.10 and 2,436.14 is: 3,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.50 : 3,683.10 = 2,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.50/3,683.10 = 2,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.50x = 3,683.10 × 2,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.50x = 8,972,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,547.23/2,454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.55

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