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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.59, 3,429.07 and 1,436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.59, 3,429.07 and 1,436.45 is: 1,982.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.59 : 3,429.07 = 1,436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.59/3,429.07 = 1,436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.59x = 3,429.07 × 1,436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.59x = 4,925,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,666.87/2,484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.49

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