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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.91, 3,435.96 and 1,370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.91, 3,435.96 and 1,370.95 is: 1,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.91 : 3,435.96 = 1,370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.91/3,435.96 = 1,370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.91x = 3,435.96 × 1,370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.91x = 4,710,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,528.52/2,489.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.84

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