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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.80, 4,272.90 and 2,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.80, 4,272.90 and 2,436.40 is: 3,656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.80 : 4,272.90 = 2,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.80/4,272.90 = 2,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.80x = 4,272.90 × 2,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.80x = 10,410,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,410,493.56/2,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.91

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