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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.82, 3,361.91 and 1,441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.82, 3,361.91 and 1,441.05 is: 1,988.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.82 : 3,361.91 = 1,441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.82/3,361.91 = 1,441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.82x = 3,361.91 × 1,441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.82x = 4,844,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,673.20/2,435.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.93

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