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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.73, 3,432.20 and 1,439.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.73, 3,432.20 and 1,439.13 is: 1,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.73 : 3,432.20 = 1,439.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.73/3,432.20 = 1,439.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.73x = 3,432.20 × 1,439.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.73x = 4,939,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,381.99/2,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.30

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