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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.70, 4,551.90 and 1,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.70, 4,551.90 and 1,389.40 is: 2,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.70 : 4,551.90 = 1,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.70/4,551.90 = 1,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.70x = 4,551.90 × 1,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.70x = 6,324,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324,409.86/3,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.72

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