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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.69, 3,362.63 and 1,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.69, 3,362.63 and 1,388.75 is: 1,916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.69 : 3,362.63 = 1,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.69/3,362.63 = 1,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.69x = 3,362.63 × 1,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.69x = 4,669,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,852.41/2,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.47

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