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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.27, 3,428.13 and 1,436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.27, 3,428.13 and 1,436.25 is: 1,981.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.27 : 3,428.13 = 1,436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.27/3,428.13 = 1,436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.27x = 3,428.13 × 1,436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.27x = 4,923,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,651.71/2,484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.93

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