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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.69, 3,359.68 and 1,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.69, 3,359.68 and 1,386.75 is: 1,913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.69 : 3,359.68 = 1,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.69/3,359.68 = 1,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.69x = 3,359.68 × 1,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.69x = 4,659,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,045.37/2,434.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.61

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