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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.37, 3,598.08 and 2,084.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.37, 3,598.08 and 2,084.85 is: 3,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.37 : 3,598.08 = 2,084.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.37/3,598.08 = 2,084.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.37x = 3,598.08 × 2,084.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.37x = 7,501,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,457.09/2,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.52

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