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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.79, 3,489.21 and 1,504.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.79, 3,489.21 and 1,504.19 is: 2,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.79 : 3,489.21 = 1,504.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.79/3,489.21 = 1,504.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.79x = 3,489.21 × 1,504.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.79x = 5,248,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,443.51/2,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.76

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