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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.96, 3,362.80 and 1,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.96, 3,362.80 and 1,388.80 is: 1,916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.96 : 3,362.80 = 1,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.96/3,362.80 = 1,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.96x = 3,362.80 × 1,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.96x = 4,670,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,256.64/2,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.43

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