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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.40, 3,362.22 and 1,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.40, 3,362.22 and 1,374.16 is: 1,896.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.40 : 3,362.22 = 1,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.40/3,362.22 = 1,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.40x = 3,362.22 × 1,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.40x = 4,620,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,228.24/2,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.33

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