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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.67, 3,461.77 and 1,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.67, 3,461.77 and 1,389.52 is: 1,917.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.67 : 3,461.77 = 1,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.67/3,461.77 = 1,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.67x = 3,461.77 × 1,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.67x = 4,810,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,204.71/2,508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.43

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