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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.42, 3,431.40 and 1,367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.42, 3,431.40 and 1,367.48 is: 1,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.42 : 3,431.40 = 1,367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.42/3,431.40 = 1,367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.42x = 3,431.40 × 1,367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.42x = 4,692,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,370.87/2,486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.20

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