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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.29, 3,461.48 and 1,389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.29, 3,461.48 and 1,389.23 is: 1,917.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.29 : 3,461.48 = 1,389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.29/3,461.48 = 1,389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.29x = 3,461.48 × 1,389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.29x = 4,808,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,791.86/2,508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.16

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