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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.96, 3,433.68 and 1,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.96, 3,433.68 and 1,440.06 is: 1,987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.96 : 3,433.68 = 1,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.96/3,433.68 = 1,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.96x = 3,433.68 × 1,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.96x = 4,944,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,705.22/2,487.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.45

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