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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.47, 3,297.96 and 1,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.47, 3,297.96 and 1,504.68 is: 2,076.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.47 : 3,297.96 = 1,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.47/3,297.96 = 1,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.47x = 3,297.96 × 1,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.47x = 4,962,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,374.45/2,389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.77

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