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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.39, 3,362.22 and 1,388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.39, 3,362.22 and 1,388.46 is: 1,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.39 : 3,362.22 = 1,388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.39/3,362.22 = 1,388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.39x = 3,362.22 × 1,388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.39x = 4,668,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,307.98/2,436.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.08

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