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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.02, 3,456.71 and 1,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.02, 3,456.71 and 1,385.94 is: 1,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.02 : 3,456.71 = 1,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.02/3,456.71 = 1,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.02x = 3,456.71 × 1,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.02x = 4,790,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,792.66/2,505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.48

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