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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.02, 3,430.68 and 1,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.02, 3,430.68 and 1,366.96 is: 1,886.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.02 : 3,430.68 = 1,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.02/3,430.68 = 1,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.02x = 3,430.68 × 1,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.02x = 4,689,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,602.33/2,486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.39

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