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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.70, 3,359.88 and 1,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.70, 3,359.88 and 1,386.75 is: 1,913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.70 : 3,359.88 = 1,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.70/3,359.88 = 1,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.70x = 3,359.88 × 1,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.70x = 4,659,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,313.59/2,434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.72

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