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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.48, 3,362.40 and 1,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.48, 3,362.40 and 1,388.64 is: 1,916.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.48 : 3,362.40 = 1,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.48/3,362.40 = 1,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.48x = 3,362.40 × 1,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.48x = 4,669,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,163.14/2,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.36

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