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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.34, 3,362.10 and 1,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.34, 3,362.10 and 1,441.72 is: 1,989.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.34 : 3,362.10 = 1,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.34/3,362.10 = 1,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.34x = 3,362.10 × 1,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.34x = 4,847,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,206.81/2,436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.54

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