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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.09, 3,295.94 and 1,724.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.09, 3,295.94 and 1,724.49 is: 2,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.09 : 3,295.94 = 1,724.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.09/3,295.94 = 1,724.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.09x = 3,295.94 × 1,724.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.09x = 5,683,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,799.09/2,389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.06

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