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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.57, 3,361.97 and 1,441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.57, 3,361.97 and 1,441.99 is: 1,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.57 : 3,361.97 = 1,441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.57/3,361.97 = 1,441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.57x = 3,361.97 × 1,441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.57x = 4,847,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,934.93/2,436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.66

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