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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.28, 3,296.28 and 1,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.28, 3,296.28 and 1,504.72 is: 2,075.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.28 : 3,296.28 = 1,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.28/3,296.28 = 1,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.28x = 3,296.28 × 1,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.28x = 4,959,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,978.44/2,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.93

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