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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.65, 3,461.89 and 1,389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.65, 3,461.89 and 1,389.59 is: 1,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.65 : 3,461.89 = 1,389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.65/3,461.89 = 1,389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.65x = 3,461.89 × 1,389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.65x = 4,810,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,607.73/2,508.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.61

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