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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.08, 3,429.41 and 1,366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.08, 3,429.41 and 1,366.09 is: 1,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.08 : 3,429.41 = 1,366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.08/3,429.41 = 1,366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.08x = 3,429.41 × 1,366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.08x = 4,684,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,882.71/2,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.20

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