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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.19, 3,457.13 and 1,370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.19, 3,457.13 and 1,370.87 is: 1,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.19 : 3,457.13 = 1,370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.19/3,457.13 = 1,370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.19x = 3,457.13 × 1,370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.19x = 4,739,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,275.80/2,505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.78

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