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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.99, 3,362.82 and 1,374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.99, 3,362.82 and 1,374.67 is: 1,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.99 : 3,362.82 = 1,374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.99/3,362.82 = 1,374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.99x = 3,362.82 × 1,374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.99x = 4,622,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,766.82/2,436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.92

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