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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.39, 3,685.49 and 2,389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.39, 3,685.49 and 2,389.14 is: 3,298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.39 : 3,685.49 = 2,389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.39/3,685.49 = 2,389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.39x = 3,685.49 × 2,389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.39x = 8,805,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,805,139.63/2,669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.56

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