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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.65, 3,358.60 and 1,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.65, 3,358.60 and 1,439.44 is: 1,985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.65 : 3,358.60 = 1,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.65/3,358.60 = 1,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.65x = 3,358.60 × 1,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.65x = 4,834,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,503.18/2,434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.71

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