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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.51, 3,430.02 and 1,366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.51, 3,430.02 and 1,366.54 is: 1,885.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.51 : 3,430.02 = 1,366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.51/3,430.02 = 1,366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.51x = 3,430.02 × 1,366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.51x = 4,687,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,259.53/2,485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.83

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