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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.36, 3,457.08 and 1,386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.36, 3,457.08 and 1,386.21 is: 1,912.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.36 : 3,457.08 = 1,386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.36/3,457.08 = 1,386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.36x = 3,457.08 × 1,386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.36x = 4,792,238.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,238.87/2,505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.79

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