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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.36, 3,433.94 and 1,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.36, 3,433.94 and 1,369.26 is: 1,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.36 : 3,433.94 = 1,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.36/3,433.94 = 1,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.36x = 3,433.94 × 1,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.36x = 4,701,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,956.68/2,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.58

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