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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.03, 3,462.29 and 1,389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.03, 3,462.29 and 1,389.96 is: 1,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.03 : 3,462.29 = 1,389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.03/3,462.29 = 1,389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.03x = 3,462.29 × 1,389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.03x = 4,812,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,450.69/2,509.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.06

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