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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.32, 3,428.24 and 1,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.32, 3,428.24 and 1,436.40 is: 1,982.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.32 : 3,428.24 = 1,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.32/3,428.24 = 1,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.32x = 3,428.24 × 1,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.32x = 4,924,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,316.75/2,484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.16

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