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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.72, 3,417.46 and 2,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.72, 3,417.46 and 2,203.72 is: 3,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.72 : 3,417.46 = 2,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.72/3,417.46 = 2,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.72x = 3,417.46 × 2,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.72x = 7,531,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,124.95/2,489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.89

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