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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.24, 3,433.59 and 1,369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.24, 3,433.59 and 1,369.22 is: 1,889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.24 : 3,433.59 = 1,369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.24/3,433.59 = 1,369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.24x = 3,433.59 × 1,369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.24x = 4,701,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,340.10/2,488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.43

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