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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.64, 3,445.38 and 1,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.64, 3,445.38 and 1,362.39 is: 1,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.64 : 3,445.38 = 1,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.64/3,445.38 = 1,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.64x = 3,445.38 × 1,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.64x = 4,693,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,950.10/2,496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.11

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