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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.52, 3,435.62 and 1,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.52, 3,435.62 and 1,370.50 is: 1,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.52 : 3,435.62 = 1,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.52/3,435.62 = 1,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.52x = 3,435.62 × 1,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.52x = 4,708,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,517.21/2,489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.34

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