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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.59, 3,362.52 and 1,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.59, 3,362.52 and 1,441.84 is: 1,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.59 : 3,362.52 = 1,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.59/3,362.52 = 1,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.59x = 3,362.52 × 1,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.59x = 4,848,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,191.82/2,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.75

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