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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.64, 4,255.92 and 2,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.64, 4,255.92 and 2,436.96 is: 3,635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.64 : 4,255.92 = 2,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.64/4,255.92 = 2,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.64x = 4,255.92 × 2,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.64x = 10,371,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371,506.80/2,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.76

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