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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.07, 3,459.62 and 1,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.07, 3,459.62 and 1,372.52 is: 1,894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.07 : 3,459.62 = 1,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.07/3,459.62 = 1,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.07x = 3,459.62 × 1,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.07x = 4,748,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,406.17/2,507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.01

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