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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.93, 3,432.02 and 1,367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.93, 3,432.02 and 1,367.93 is: 1,887.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.93 : 3,432.02 = 1,367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.93/3,432.02 = 1,367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.93x = 3,432.02 × 1,367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.93x = 4,694,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,739.12/2,486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.77

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