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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.77, 3,431.72 and 1,367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.77, 3,431.72 and 1,367.69 is: 1,887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.77 : 3,431.72 = 1,367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.77/3,431.72 = 1,367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.77x = 3,431.72 × 1,367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.77x = 4,693,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,515.39/2,486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.40

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