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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.35, 3,362.45 and 1,441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.35, 3,362.45 and 1,441.63 is: 1,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.35 : 3,362.45 = 1,441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.35/3,362.45 = 1,441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.35x = 3,362.45 × 1,441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.35x = 4,847,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,393.00/2,436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.61

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