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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.14, 3,423.94 and 1,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.14, 3,423.94 and 1,433.18 is: 1,977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.14 : 3,423.94 = 1,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.14/3,423.94 = 1,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.14x = 3,423.94 × 1,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.14x = 4,907,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,122.33/2,481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.77

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