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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.77, 3,361.93 and 1,374.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.77, 3,361.93 and 1,374.41 is: 1,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.77 : 3,361.93 = 1,374.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.77/3,361.93 = 1,374.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.77x = 3,361.93 × 1,374.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.77x = 4,620,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,675.18/2,436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.23

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