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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.96, 3,436.20 and 1,370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.96, 3,436.20 and 1,370.94 is: 1,891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.96 : 3,436.20 = 1,370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.96/3,436.20 = 1,370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.96x = 3,436.20 × 1,370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.96x = 4,710,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,824.03/2,489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.93

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