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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.21, 3,362.04 and 1,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.21, 3,362.04 and 1,388.25 is: 1,915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.21 : 3,362.04 = 1,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.21/3,362.04 = 1,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.21x = 3,362.04 × 1,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.21x = 4,667,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,352.03/2,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.83

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