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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.54, 3,679.59 and 2,389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.54, 3,679.59 and 2,389.19 is: 3,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.54 : 3,679.59 = 2,389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.54/3,679.59 = 2,389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.54x = 3,679.59 × 2,389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.54x = 8,791,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791,236.89/2,448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.40

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