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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.74, 3,690.70 and 1,289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.74, 3,690.70 and 1,289.47 is: 1,934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.74 : 3,690.70 = 1,289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.74/3,690.70 = 1,289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.74x = 3,690.70 × 1,289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.74x = 4,759,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,028.48/2,459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.77

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