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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.76, 3,462.32 and 1,389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.76, 3,462.32 and 1,389.74 is: 1,917.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.76 : 3,462.32 = 1,389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.76/3,462.32 = 1,389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.76x = 3,462.32 × 1,389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.76x = 4,811,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,736.73/2,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.98

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