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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.59, 3,434.33 and 1,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.59, 3,434.33 and 1,369.60 is: 1,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.59 : 3,434.33 = 1,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.59/3,434.33 = 1,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.59x = 3,434.33 × 1,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.59x = 4,703,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,658.37/2,488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.09

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