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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.92, 3,463.61 and 1,390.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.92, 3,463.61 and 1,390.91 is: 1,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.92 : 3,463.61 = 1,390.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.92/3,463.61 = 1,390.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.92x = 3,463.61 × 1,390.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.92x = 4,817,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,545.51/2,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.40

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