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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.36, 4,383.60 and 2,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.36, 4,383.60 and 2,436.64 is: 3,653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.36 : 4,383.60 = 2,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.36/4,383.60 = 2,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.36x = 4,383.60 × 2,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.36x = 10,681,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681,255.10/2,923.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.76

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