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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.08, 3,428.32 and 1,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.08, 3,428.32 and 1,436.12 is: 1,982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.08 : 3,428.32 = 1,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.08/3,428.32 = 1,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.08x = 3,428.32 × 1,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.08x = 4,923,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,478.92/2,484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.01

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