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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.82, 5,496.94 and 2,436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.82, 5,496.94 and 2,436.06 is: 3,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.82 : 5,496.94 = 2,436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.82/5,496.94 = 2,436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.82x = 5,496.94 × 2,436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.82x = 13,390,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,390,875.66/3,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.90

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