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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.30, 3,429.74 and 1,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.30, 3,429.74 and 1,438.16 is: 1,983.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.30 : 3,429.74 = 1,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.30/3,429.74 = 1,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.30x = 3,429.74 × 1,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.30x = 4,932,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,501.33/2,486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.88

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