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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.37, 3,457.35 and 1,386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.37, 3,457.35 and 1,386.43 is: 1,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.37 : 3,457.35 = 1,386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.37/3,457.35 = 1,386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.37x = 3,457.35 × 1,386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.37x = 4,793,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,373.76/2,505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.24

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