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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.94, 3,459.62 and 1,372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.94, 3,459.62 and 1,372.59 is: 1,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.94 : 3,459.62 = 1,372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.94/3,459.62 = 1,372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.94x = 3,459.62 × 1,372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.94x = 4,748,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,644.59/2,506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.20

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