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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.48, 3,438.12 and 2,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.48, 3,438.12 and 2,119.36 is: 2,928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.48 : 3,438.12 = 2,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.48/3,438.12 = 2,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.48x = 3,438.12 × 2,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.48x = 7,286,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286,614.00/2,488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.14

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