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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.04, 3,433.49 and 1,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.04, 3,433.49 and 1,369.05 is: 1,889.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.04 : 3,433.49 = 1,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.04/3,433.49 = 1,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.04x = 3,433.49 × 1,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.04x = 4,700,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,612.64/2,488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.29

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