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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.05, 3,361.79 and 1,388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.05, 3,361.79 and 1,388.09 is: 1,915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.05 : 3,361.79 = 1,388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.05/3,361.79 = 1,388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.05x = 3,361.79 × 1,388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.05x = 4,666,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,467.08/2,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.59

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