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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.89, 3,782.10 and 1,289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.89, 3,782.10 and 1,289.17 is: 1,934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.89 : 3,782.10 = 1,289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.89/3,782.10 = 1,289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.89x = 3,782.10 × 1,289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.89x = 4,875,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,750.95/2,520.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.14

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