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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.48, 3,457.50 and 1,386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.48, 3,457.50 and 1,386.48 is: 1,913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.48 : 3,457.50 = 1,386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.48/3,457.50 = 1,386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.48x = 3,457.50 × 1,386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.48x = 4,793,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,754.60/2,505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.31

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