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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.89, 3,430.54 and 1,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.89, 3,430.54 and 1,366.94 is: 1,886.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.89 : 3,430.54 = 1,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.89/3,430.54 = 1,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.89x = 3,430.54 × 1,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.89x = 4,689,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,344.94/2,485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.38

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