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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493, 8,239.50 and 1,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493, 8,239.50 and 1,389 is: 2,083.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493 : 8,239.50 = 1,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493/8,239.50 = 1,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493x = 8,239.50 × 1,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493x = 11,444,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,444,665.50/5,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.50

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