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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.02, 3,459.52 and 1,387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.02, 3,459.52 and 1,387.87 is: 1,915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.02 : 3,459.52 = 1,387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.02/3,459.52 = 1,387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.02x = 3,459.52 × 1,387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.02x = 4,801,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,364.02/2,507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.17

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