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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.38, 3,361.84 and 1,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.38, 3,361.84 and 1,374.10 is: 1,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.38 : 3,361.84 = 1,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.38/3,361.84 = 1,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.38x = 3,361.84 × 1,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.38x = 4,619,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,511.41/2,436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.05

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