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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.35, 3,929.90 and 1,389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.35, 3,929.90 and 1,389.06 is: 2,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.35 : 3,929.90 = 1,389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.35/3,929.90 = 1,389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.35x = 3,929.90 × 1,389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.35x = 5,458,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,866.89/2,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.88

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