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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.79, 3,291.42 and 1,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.79, 3,291.42 and 1,489 is: 2,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.79 : 3,291.42 = 1,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.79/3,291.42 = 1,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.79x = 3,291.42 × 1,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.79x = 4,900,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,924.38/2,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.21

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