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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.98, 3,663.57 and 1,889.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.98, 3,663.57 and 1,889.42 is: 2,840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.98 : 3,663.57 = 1,889.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.98/3,663.57 = 1,889.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.98x = 3,663.57 × 1,889.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.98x = 6,922,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922,022.43/2,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.41

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