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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.51, 3,362.00 and 1,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.51, 3,362.00 and 1,388.37 is: 1,915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.51 : 3,362.00 = 1,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.51/3,362.00 = 1,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.51x = 3,362.00 × 1,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.51x = 4,667,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,693.00/2,436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.73

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