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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.23, 3,359.25 and 1,386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.23, 3,359.25 and 1,386.27 is: 1,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.23 : 3,359.25 = 1,386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.23/3,359.25 = 1,386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.23x = 3,359.25 × 1,386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.23x = 4,656,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,827.50/2,434.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.06

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