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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.51, 3,359.50 and 1,386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.51, 3,359.50 and 1,386.91 is: 1,913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.51 : 3,359.50 = 1,386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.51/3,359.50 = 1,386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.51x = 3,359.50 × 1,386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.51x = 4,659,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,324.15/2,434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.87

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