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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.09, 3,461.10 and 1,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.09, 3,461.10 and 1,389 is: 1,916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.09 : 3,461.10 = 1,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.09/3,461.10 = 1,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.09x = 3,461.10 × 1,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.09x = 4,807,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,467.90/2,508.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.78

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