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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.92, 3,462.30 and 1,389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.92, 3,462.30 and 1,389.86 is: 1,918.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.92 : 3,462.30 = 1,389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.92/3,462.30 = 1,389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.92x = 3,462.30 × 1,389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.92x = 4,812,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,100.18/2,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.00

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