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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.04, 3,430.95 and 1,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.04, 3,430.95 and 1,367.20 is: 1,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.04 : 3,430.95 = 1,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.04/3,430.95 = 1,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.04x = 3,430.95 × 1,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.04x = 4,690,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,777.69/2,486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.85

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