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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.23, 3,433.98 and 1,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.23, 3,433.98 and 1,369.34 is: 1,889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.23 : 3,433.98 = 1,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.23/3,433.98 = 1,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.23x = 3,433.98 × 1,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.23x = 4,702,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,287.02/2,488.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.81

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