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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.93, 3,650.15 and 1,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.93, 3,650.15 and 1,394 is: 2,088.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.93 : 3,650.15 = 1,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.93/3,650.15 = 1,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.93x = 3,650.15 × 1,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.93x = 5,088,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,302.13/2,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.00

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