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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.06, 3,456.71 and 1,385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.06, 3,456.71 and 1,385.82 is: 1,912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.06 : 3,456.71 = 1,385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.06/3,456.71 = 1,385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.06x = 3,456.71 × 1,385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.06x = 4,790,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,377.85/2,505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.28

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