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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.98, 3,363.09 and 1,389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.98, 3,363.09 and 1,389.02 is: 1,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.98 : 3,363.09 = 1,389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.98/3,363.09 = 1,389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.98x = 3,363.09 × 1,389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.98x = 4,671,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,399.27/2,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.88

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