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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.82, 3,459.60 and 1,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.82, 3,459.60 and 1,388.12 is: 1,915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.82 : 3,459.60 = 1,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.82/3,459.60 = 1,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.82x = 3,459.60 × 1,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.82x = 4,802,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,322.65/2,506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.71

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