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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.80, 3,362.84 and 1,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.80, 3,362.84 and 1,374.60 is: 1,896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.80 : 3,362.84 = 1,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.80/3,362.84 = 1,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.80x = 3,362.84 × 1,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.80x = 4,622,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,570.76/2,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.99

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