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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.90, 3,360.69 and 2,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.90, 3,360.69 and 2,084.14 is: 2,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.90 : 3,360.69 = 2,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.90/3,360.69 = 2,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.90x = 3,360.69 × 2,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.90x = 7,004,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,148.46/2,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.20

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