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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.35, 3,461.54 and 1,389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.35, 3,461.54 and 1,389.30 is: 1,917.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.35 : 3,461.54 = 1,389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.35/3,461.54 = 1,389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.35x = 3,461.54 × 1,389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.35x = 4,809,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,110.58/2,508.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.24

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