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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.71, 3,430.08 and 1,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.71, 3,430.08 and 1,366.62 is: 1,885.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.71 : 3,430.08 = 1,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.71/3,430.08 = 1,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.71x = 3,430.08 × 1,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.71x = 4,687,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,615.93/2,485.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.83

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