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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.21, 3,360.89 and 1,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.21, 3,360.89 and 1,691.96 is: 2,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.21 : 3,360.89 = 1,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.21/3,360.89 = 1,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.21x = 3,360.89 × 1,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.21x = 5,686,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,478.87/2,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.15

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