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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.57, 3,359.70 and 1,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.57, 3,359.70 and 1,993.14 is: 2,748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.57 : 3,359.70 = 1,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.57/3,359.70 = 1,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.57x = 3,359.70 × 1,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.57x = 6,696,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,352.46/2,436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.27

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