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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.76, 3,434.12 and 1,440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.76, 3,434.12 and 1,440.64 is: 1,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.76 : 3,434.12 = 1,440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.76/3,434.12 = 1,440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.76x = 3,434.12 × 1,440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.76x = 4,947,330.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,330.64/2,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.87

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