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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.96, 3,461.06 and 1,389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.96, 3,461.06 and 1,389.00 is: 1,916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.96 : 3,461.06 = 1,389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.96/3,461.06 = 1,389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.96x = 3,461.06 × 1,389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.96x = 4,807,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,428.79/2,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.87

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