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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.86, 3,457.77 and 1,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.86, 3,457.77 and 1,386.71 is: 1,913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.86 : 3,457.77 = 1,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.86/3,457.77 = 1,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.86x = 3,457.77 × 1,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.86x = 4,794,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,906.95/2,505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.48

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