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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.58, 3,456.34 and 1,370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.58, 3,456.34 and 1,370.22 is: 1,890.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.58 : 3,456.34 = 1,370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.58/3,456.34 = 1,370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.58x = 3,456.34 × 1,370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.58x = 4,735,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,946.19/2,504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.91

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