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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.09, 3,459.81 and 1,388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.09, 3,459.81 and 1,388.05 is: 1,915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.09 : 3,459.81 = 1,388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.09/3,459.81 = 1,388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.09x = 3,459.81 × 1,388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.09x = 4,802,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,382.88/2,507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.52

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