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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.08, 3,644.12 and 1,389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.08, 3,644.12 and 1,389.58 is: 2,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.08 : 3,644.12 = 1,389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.08/3,644.12 = 1,389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.08x = 3,644.12 × 1,389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.08x = 5,063,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,796.27/2,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.66

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