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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.88, 3,435.98 and 1,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.88, 3,435.98 and 1,441.88 is: 1,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.88 : 3,435.98 = 1,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.88/3,435.98 = 1,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.88x = 3,435.98 × 1,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.88x = 4,954,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,246.45/2,489.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.75

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