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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.18, 3,362.22 and 1,388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.18, 3,362.22 and 1,388.45 is: 1,916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.18 : 3,362.22 = 1,388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.18/3,362.22 = 1,388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.18x = 3,362.22 × 1,388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.18x = 4,668,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,257.55/2,436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.22

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