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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.73, 3,456.47 and 1,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.73, 3,456.47 and 1,385.73 is: 1,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.73 : 3,456.47 = 1,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.73/3,456.47 = 1,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.73x = 3,456.47 × 1,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.73x = 4,789,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,727.24/2,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.27

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