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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.12, 3,883.61 and 1,007.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.12, 3,883.61 and 1,007.39 is: 1,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.12 : 3,883.61 = 1,007.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.12/3,883.61 = 1,007.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.12x = 3,883.61 × 1,007.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.12x = 3,912,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,322.11/2,589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.06

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