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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434, 3,359.52 and 1,386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434, 3,359.52 and 1,386.67 is: 1,913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434 : 3,359.52 = 1,386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434/3,359.52 = 1,386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434x = 3,359.52 × 1,386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434x = 4,658,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,545.60/2,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.95

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