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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.60, 3,654.99 and 2,089.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.60, 3,654.99 and 2,089.51 is: 3,130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.60 : 3,654.99 = 2,089.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.60/3,654.99 = 2,089.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.60x = 3,654.99 × 2,089.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.60x = 7,637,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,129.02/2,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.49

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