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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.48, 3,614.22 and 1,434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.48, 3,614.22 and 1,434.44 is: 2,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.48 : 3,614.22 = 1,434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.48/3,614.22 = 1,434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.48x = 3,614.22 × 1,434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.48x = 5,184,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,390.77/2,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.66

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