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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.69, 3,382.47 and 1,389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.69, 3,382.47 and 1,389.33 is: 1,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.69 : 3,382.47 = 1,389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.69/3,382.47 = 1,389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.69x = 3,382.47 × 1,389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.69x = 4,699,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,367.05/2,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.79

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