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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.76, 3,431.61 and 1,439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.76, 3,431.61 and 1,439.16 is: 1,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.76 : 3,431.61 = 1,439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.76/3,431.61 = 1,439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.76x = 3,431.61 × 1,439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.76x = 4,938,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,635.85/2,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.97

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