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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.58, 3,444.91 and 1,434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.58, 3,444.91 and 1,434.40 is: 1,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.58 : 3,444.91 = 1,434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.58/3,444.91 = 1,434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.58x = 3,444.91 × 1,434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.58x = 4,941,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,378.90/2,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.26

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