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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.12, 3,297.29 and 1,504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.12, 3,297.29 and 1,504.91 is: 2,076.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.12 : 3,297.29 = 1,504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.12/3,297.29 = 1,504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.12x = 3,297.29 × 1,504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.12x = 4,962,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,125.41/2,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.97

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