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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.29, 4,033.73 and 1,389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.29, 4,033.73 and 1,389.77 is: 2,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.29 : 4,033.73 = 1,389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.29/4,033.73 = 1,389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.29x = 4,033.73 × 1,389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.29x = 5,605,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,929.82/2,688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.32

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