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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.35, 3,120.24 and 1,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.35, 3,120.24 and 1,389.44 is: 2,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.35 : 3,120.24 = 1,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.35/3,120.24 = 1,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.35x = 3,120.24 × 1,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.35x = 4,335,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,386.27/2,078.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.98

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