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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.50, 3,457.62 and 1,386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.50, 3,457.62 and 1,386.52 is: 1,913.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.50 : 3,457.62 = 1,386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.50/3,457.62 = 1,386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.50x = 3,457.62 × 1,386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.50x = 4,794,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,059.28/2,505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.41

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