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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.02, 3,427.98 and 1,436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.02, 3,427.98 and 1,436.06 is: 1,981.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.02 : 3,427.98 = 1,436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.02/3,427.98 = 1,436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.02x = 3,427.98 × 1,436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.02x = 4,922,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,784.96/2,484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.78

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