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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.85, 3,357.94 and 1,439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.85, 3,357.94 and 1,439.47 is: 1,986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.85 : 3,357.94 = 1,439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.85/3,357.94 = 1,439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.85x = 3,357.94 × 1,439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.85x = 4,833,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,653.89/2,433.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.01

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