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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.29, 3,433.89 and 1,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.29, 3,433.89 and 1,369.28 is: 1,889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.29 : 3,433.89 = 1,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.29/3,433.89 = 1,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.29x = 3,433.89 × 1,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.29x = 4,701,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,974.49/2,488.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.64

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