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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.29, 3,457.04 and 1,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.29, 3,457.04 and 1,386.20 is: 1,912.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.29 : 3,457.04 = 1,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.29/3,457.04 = 1,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.29x = 3,457.04 × 1,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.29x = 4,792,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,141.92/2,505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.81

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