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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.57, 3,435.50 and 1,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.57, 3,435.50 and 1,370.44 is: 1,891.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.57 : 3,435.50 = 1,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.57/3,435.50 = 1,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.57x = 3,435.50 × 1,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.57x = 4,708,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,141.46/2,489.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.15

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