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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.33, 3,482.17 and 1,389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.33, 3,482.17 and 1,389.07 is: 1,916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.33 : 3,482.17 = 1,389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.33/3,482.17 = 1,389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.33x = 3,482.17 × 1,389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.33x = 4,836,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,977.88/2,523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.90

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