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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.94, 3,456.72 and 1,385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.94, 3,456.72 and 1,385.86 is: 1,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.94 : 3,456.72 = 1,385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.94/3,456.72 = 1,385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.94x = 3,456.72 × 1,385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.94x = 4,790,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,529.98/2,504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.43

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