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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.79, 3,434.60 and 1,369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.79, 3,434.60 and 1,369.85 is: 1,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.79 : 3,434.60 = 1,369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.79/3,434.60 = 1,369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.79x = 3,434.60 × 1,369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.79x = 4,704,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,873.06/2,488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.42

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