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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.84, 3,457.94 and 1,386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.84, 3,457.94 and 1,386.76 is: 1,913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.84 : 3,457.94 = 1,386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.84/3,457.94 = 1,386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.84x = 3,457.94 × 1,386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.84x = 4,795,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,332.87/2,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.66

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