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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.05, 3,433.71 and 1,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.05, 3,433.71 and 1,369.20 is: 1,889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.05 : 3,433.71 = 1,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.05/3,433.71 = 1,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.05x = 3,433.71 × 1,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.05x = 4,701,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,435.73/2,488.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.61

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