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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.06, 3,929.89 and 1,389.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.06, 3,929.89 and 1,389.05 is: 2,082.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.06 : 3,929.89 = 1,389.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.06/3,929.89 = 1,389.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.06x = 3,929.89 × 1,389.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.06x = 5,458,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,790.58/2,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.67

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