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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.35, 3,360.86 and 1,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.35, 3,360.86 and 1,441.48 is: 1,989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.35 : 3,360.86 = 1,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.35/3,360.86 = 1,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.35x = 3,360.86 × 1,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.35x = 4,844,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,612.47/2,435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.29

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