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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.39, 3,428.06 and 1,436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.39, 3,428.06 and 1,436.25 is: 1,981.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.39 : 3,428.06 = 1,436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.39/3,428.06 = 1,436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.39x = 3,428.06 × 1,436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.39x = 4,923,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,543.99/2,484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.79

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