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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.33, 3,362.90 and 1,389.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.33, 3,362.90 and 1,389.09 is: 1,917.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.33 : 3,362.90 = 1,389.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.33/3,362.90 = 1,389.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.33x = 3,362.90 × 1,389.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.33x = 4,671,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,363.82/2,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.38

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