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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.94, 3,434.96 and 1,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.94, 3,434.96 and 1,370.10 is: 1,890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.94 : 3,434.96 = 1,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.94/3,434.96 = 1,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.94x = 3,434.96 × 1,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.94x = 4,706,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,238.70/2,488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.86

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