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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.84, 3,445.80 and 1,434.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.84, 3,445.80 and 1,434.95 is: 1,980.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.84 : 3,445.80 = 1,434.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.84/3,445.80 = 1,434.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.84x = 3,445.80 × 1,434.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.84x = 4,944,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,550.71/2,496.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.32

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