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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.41, 3,783.99 and 1,289.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.41, 3,783.99 and 1,289.85 is: 1,935.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.41 : 3,783.99 = 1,289.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.41/3,783.99 = 1,289.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.41x = 3,783.99 × 1,289.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.41x = 4,880,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,779.50/2,521.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.73

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