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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.14, 3,428.14 and 1,436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.14, 3,428.14 and 1,436.22 is: 1,982.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.14 : 3,428.14 = 1,436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.14/3,428.14 = 1,436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.14x = 3,428.14 × 1,436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.14x = 4,923,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,563.23/2,484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.00

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