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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.02, 3,458.21 and 1,386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.02, 3,458.21 and 1,386.96 is: 1,913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.02 : 3,458.21 = 1,386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.02/3,458.21 = 1,386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.02x = 3,458.21 × 1,386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.02x = 4,796,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,398.94/2,506.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.95

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