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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.09, 3,361.55 and 1,441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.09, 3,361.55 and 1,441.41 is: 1,988.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.09 : 3,361.55 = 1,441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.09/3,361.55 = 1,441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.09x = 3,361.55 × 1,441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.09x = 4,845,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,364.58/2,436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.99

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