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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.52, 3,430.91 and 1,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.52, 3,430.91 and 1,491.44 is: 2,057.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.52 : 3,430.91 = 1,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.52/3,430.91 = 1,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.52x = 3,430.91 × 1,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.52x = 5,116,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,116,982.98/2,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.89

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