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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.76, 3,459.32 and 1,402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.76, 3,459.32 and 1,402.76 is: 1,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.76 : 3,459.32 = 1,402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.76/3,459.32 = 1,402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.76x = 3,459.32 × 1,402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.76x = 4,852,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,595.72/2,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.80

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