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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.38, 3,458.72 and 1,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.38, 3,458.72 and 1,387.28 is: 1,914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.38 : 3,458.72 = 1,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.38/3,458.72 = 1,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.38x = 3,458.72 × 1,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.38x = 4,798,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,188.85/2,506.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.39

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