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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.10, 3,580.00 and 1,089.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.10, 3,580.00 and 1,089.05 is: 1,631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.10 : 3,580.00 = 1,089.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.10/3,580.00 = 1,089.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.10x = 3,580.00 × 1,089.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.10x = 3,898,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,778.38/2,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.91

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