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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.46, 3,428.36 and 1,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.46, 3,428.36 and 1,436.59 is: 1,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.46 : 3,428.36 = 1,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.46/3,428.36 = 1,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.46x = 3,428.36 × 1,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.46x = 4,925,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,140.51/2,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.38

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