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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.93, 2,240.92 and 1,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.93, 2,240.92 and 1,389.76 is: 1,916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.93 : 2,240.92 = 1,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.93/2,240.92 = 1,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.93x = 2,240.92 × 1,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.93x = 3,114,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,340.98/1,624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.60

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