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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.73, 3,435.91 and 1,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.73, 3,435.91 and 1,370.72 is: 1,891.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.73 : 3,435.91 = 1,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.73/3,435.91 = 1,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.73x = 3,435.91 × 1,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.73x = 4,709,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,670.56/2,489.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.64

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