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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.77, 3,428.60 and 1,436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.77, 3,428.60 and 1,436.63 is: 1,982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.77 : 3,428.60 = 1,436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.77/3,428.60 = 1,436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.77x = 3,428.60 × 1,436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.77x = 4,925,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,605.29/2,484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.32

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