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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.28, 3,457.12 and 1,386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.28, 3,457.12 and 1,386.27 is: 1,912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.28 : 3,457.12 = 1,386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.28/3,457.12 = 1,386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.28x = 3,457.12 × 1,386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.28x = 4,792,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,501.74/2,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.96

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