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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.72, 3,289.63 and 2,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.72, 3,289.63 and 2,073.12 is: 2,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.72 : 3,289.63 = 2,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.72/3,289.63 = 2,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.72x = 3,289.63 × 2,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.72x = 6,819,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,819,784.62/2,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.80

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