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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.24, 4,303.01 and 2,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.24, 4,303.01 and 2,436.13 is: 3,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.24 : 4,303.01 = 2,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.24/4,303.01 = 2,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.24x = 4,303.01 × 2,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.24x = 10,482,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482,691.75/2,866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.30

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