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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.88, 3,430.52 and 1,366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.88, 3,430.52 and 1,366.89 is: 1,886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.88 : 3,430.52 = 1,366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.88/3,430.52 = 1,366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.88x = 3,430.52 × 1,366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.88x = 4,689,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,130.83/2,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.31

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