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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.54, 3,461.83 and 1,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.54, 3,461.83 and 1,389.44 is: 1,917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.54 : 3,461.83 = 1,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.54/3,461.83 = 1,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.54x = 3,461.83 × 1,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.54x = 4,810,005.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,005.08/2,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.45

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