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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.42, 3,363.86 and 1,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.42, 3,363.86 and 1,875.90 is: 2,589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.42 : 3,363.86 = 1,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.42/3,363.86 = 1,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.42x = 3,363.86 × 1,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.42x = 6,310,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,310,264.97/2,436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.97

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