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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.67, 3,430.28 and 1,366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.67, 3,430.28 and 1,366.73 is: 1,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.67 : 3,430.28 = 1,366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.67/3,430.28 = 1,366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.67x = 3,430.28 × 1,366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.67x = 4,688,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,259.75/2,485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.12

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