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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.21, 3,455.61 and 1,385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.21, 3,455.61 and 1,385.13 is: 1,911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.21 : 3,455.61 = 1,385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.21/3,455.61 = 1,385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.21x = 3,455.61 × 1,385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.21x = 4,786,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,469.08/2,504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.37

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