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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.56, 3,362.46 and 1,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.56, 3,362.46 and 1,332.56 is: 1,838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.56 : 3,362.46 = 1,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.56/3,362.46 = 1,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.56x = 3,362.46 × 1,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.56x = 4,480,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,683.11/2,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.94

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