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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.96, 3,434.85 and 1,369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.96, 3,434.85 and 1,369.98 is: 1,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.96 : 3,434.85 = 1,369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.96/3,434.85 = 1,369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.96x = 3,434.85 × 1,369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.96x = 4,705,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,675.80/2,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.62

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