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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.63, 3,435.91 and 1,370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.63, 3,435.91 and 1,370.79 is: 1,891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.63 : 3,435.91 = 1,370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.63/3,435.91 = 1,370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.63x = 3,435.91 × 1,370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.63x = 4,709,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,912.78/2,489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.82

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