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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.86, 3,462.28 and 1,389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.86, 3,462.28 and 1,389.89 is: 1,918.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.86 : 3,462.28 = 1,389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.86/3,462.28 = 1,389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.86x = 3,462.28 × 1,389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.86x = 4,812,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,171.04/2,508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.07

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