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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.02, 3,433.46 and 1,368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.02, 3,433.46 and 1,368.94 is: 1,889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.02 : 3,433.46 = 1,368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.02/3,433.46 = 1,368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.02x = 3,433.46 × 1,368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.02x = 4,700,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,200.73/2,488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.13

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