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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.48, 3,794.09 and 2,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.48, 3,794.09 and 2,436.44 is: 3,655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.48 : 3,794.09 = 2,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.48/3,794.09 = 2,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.48x = 3,794.09 × 2,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.48x = 9,244,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,244,041.49/2,528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.96

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