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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.11, 3,361.62 and 1,441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.11, 3,361.62 and 1,441.21 is: 1,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.11 : 3,361.62 = 1,441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.11/3,361.62 = 1,441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.11x = 3,361.62 × 1,441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.11x = 4,844,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,795.56/2,436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.74

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