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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.26, 3,430.83 and 1,438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.26, 3,430.83 and 1,438.12 is: 1,984.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.26 : 3,430.83 = 1,438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.26/3,430.83 = 1,438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.26x = 3,430.83 × 1,438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.26x = 4,933,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,945.24/2,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.48

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