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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.96, 3,427.67 and 1,436.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.96, 3,427.67 and 1,436.09 is: 1,981.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.96 : 3,427.67 = 1,436.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.96/3,427.67 = 1,436.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.96x = 3,427.67 × 1,436.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.96x = 4,922,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,435.43/2,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.69

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