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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.52, 3,456.02 and 1,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.52, 3,456.02 and 1,385.44 is: 1,911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.52 : 3,456.02 = 1,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.52/3,456.02 = 1,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.52x = 3,456.02 × 1,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.52x = 4,788,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,108.35/2,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.79

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