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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.14, 3,354.79 and 2,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.14, 3,354.79 and 2,116.96 is: 2,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.14 : 3,354.79 = 2,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.14/3,354.79 = 2,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.14x = 3,354.79 × 2,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.14x = 7,101,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,956.24/2,436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.25

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