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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.96, 3,457.96 and 1,386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.96, 3,457.96 and 1,386.64 is: 1,913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.96 : 3,457.96 = 1,386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.96/3,457.96 = 1,386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.96x = 3,457.96 × 1,386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.96x = 4,794,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,945.65/2,505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.42

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