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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.67, 3,362.88 and 1,374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.67, 3,362.88 and 1,374.63 is: 1,897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.67 : 3,362.88 = 1,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.67/3,362.88 = 1,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.67x = 3,362.88 × 1,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.67x = 4,622,715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,715.73/2,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.14

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