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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.89, 3,783.63 and 1,289.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.89, 3,783.63 and 1,289.15 is: 1,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.89 : 3,783.63 = 1,289.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.89/3,783.63 = 1,289.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.89x = 3,783.63 × 1,289.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.89x = 4,877,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,666.61/2,520.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.90

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