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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.66, 3,428.99 and 1,436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.66, 3,428.99 and 1,436.72 is: 1,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.66 : 3,428.99 = 1,436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.66/3,428.99 = 1,436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.66x = 3,428.99 × 1,436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.66x = 4,926,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,474.18/2,484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.76

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