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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.04, 3,435.48 and 2,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.04, 3,435.48 and 2,371.59 is: 3,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.04 : 3,435.48 = 2,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.04/3,435.48 = 2,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.04x = 3,435.48 × 2,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.04x = 8,147,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,550.01/2,489.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.37

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