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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.50, 3,430.53 and 1,438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.50, 3,430.53 and 1,438.18 is: 1,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.50 : 3,430.53 = 1,438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.50/3,430.53 = 1,438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.50x = 3,430.53 × 1,438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.50x = 4,933,719.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,719.64/2,486.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.20

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