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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.24, 3,428.22 and 1,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.24, 3,428.22 and 1,436.28 is: 1,982.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.24 : 3,428.22 = 1,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.24/3,428.22 = 1,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.24x = 3,428.22 × 1,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.24x = 4,923,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,883.82/2,484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.05

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