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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.87, 3,458.05 and 1,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.87, 3,458.05 and 1,386.86 is: 1,913.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.87 : 3,458.05 = 1,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.87/3,458.05 = 1,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.87x = 3,458.05 × 1,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.87x = 4,795,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,810.47/2,505.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.83

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