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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.61, 3,297.13 and 1,505.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.61, 3,297.13 and 1,505.09 is: 2,076.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.61 : 3,297.13 = 1,505.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.61/3,297.13 = 1,505.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.61x = 3,297.13 × 1,505.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.61x = 4,962,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,481.87/2,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.69

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