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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.30, 3,362.13 and 1,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.30, 3,362.13 and 1,388.34 is: 1,915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.30 : 3,362.13 = 1,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.30/3,362.13 = 1,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.30x = 3,362.13 × 1,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.30x = 4,667,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,779.56/2,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.93

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