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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.92, 3,433.56 and 1,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.92, 3,433.56 and 1,440.32 is: 1,987.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.92 : 3,433.56 = 1,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.92/3,433.56 = 1,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.92x = 3,433.56 × 1,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.92x = 4,945,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,425.14/2,487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.77

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