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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.89, 3,362.11 and 1,491.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.89, 3,362.11 and 1,491.69 is: 2,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.89 : 3,362.11 = 1,491.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.89/3,362.11 = 1,491.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.89x = 3,362.11 × 1,491.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.89x = 5,015,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,225.87/2,436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.04

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