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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.69, 3,450.97 and 1,366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.69, 3,450.97 and 1,366.37 is: 1,885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.69 : 3,450.97 = 1,366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.69/3,450.97 = 1,366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.69x = 3,450.97 × 1,366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.69x = 4,715,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,301.88/2,500.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.60

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