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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.89, 3,462.12 and 1,389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.89, 3,462.12 and 1,389.77 is: 1,917.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.89 : 3,462.12 = 1,389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.89/3,462.12 = 1,389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.89x = 3,462.12 × 1,389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.89x = 4,811,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,533.20/2,508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.80

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