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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.12, 3,430.82 and 1,424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.12, 3,430.82 and 1,424.07 is: 1,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.12 : 3,430.82 = 1,424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.12/3,430.82 = 1,424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.12x = 3,430.82 × 1,424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.12x = 4,885,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,720.72/2,486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.20

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