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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.13, 3,361.26 and 1,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.13, 3,361.26 and 1,440.84 is: 1,988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.13 : 3,361.26 = 1,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.13/3,361.26 = 1,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.13x = 3,361.26 × 1,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.13x = 4,843,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,037.86/2,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.00

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