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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.70, 3,435.71 and 1,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.70, 3,435.71 and 1,441.70 is: 1,989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.70 : 3,435.71 = 1,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.70/3,435.71 = 1,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.70x = 3,435.71 × 1,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.70x = 4,953,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,238.72/2,489.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.49

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