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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.36, 3,638.04 and 1,939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.36, 3,638.04 and 1,939.36 is: 2,909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.36 : 3,638.04 = 1,939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.36/3,638.04 = 1,939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.36x = 3,638.04 × 1,939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.36x = 7,055,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055,469.25/2,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.04

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