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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.15, 3,433.52 and 1,369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.15, 3,433.52 and 1,369.14 is: 1,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.15 : 3,433.52 = 1,369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.15/3,433.52 = 1,369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.15x = 3,433.52 × 1,369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.15x = 4,700,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,969.57/2,488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.34

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