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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.49, 3,456.12 and 1,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.49, 3,456.12 and 1,385.52 is: 1,911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.49 : 3,456.12 = 1,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.49/3,456.12 = 1,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.49x = 3,456.12 × 1,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.49x = 4,788,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,523.38/2,504.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.98

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