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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.73, 4,277.34 and 1,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.73, 4,277.34 and 1,389.92 is: 2,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.73 : 4,277.34 = 1,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.73/4,277.34 = 1,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.73x = 4,277.34 × 1,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.73x = 5,945,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,139.03/2,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.21

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