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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.47, 3,461.70 and 1,389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.47, 3,461.70 and 1,389.46 is: 1,917.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.47 : 3,461.70 = 1,389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.47/3,461.70 = 1,389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.47x = 3,461.70 × 1,389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.47x = 4,809,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,893.68/2,508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.46

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