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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.94, 3,362.13 and 1,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.94, 3,362.13 and 1,441.44 is: 1,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.94 : 3,362.13 = 1,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.94/3,362.13 = 1,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.94x = 3,362.13 × 1,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.94x = 4,846,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,308.67/2,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.50

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