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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.15, 3,459.59 and 1,388.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.15, 3,459.59 and 1,388.00 is: 1,915.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.15 : 3,459.59 = 1,388.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.15/3,459.59 = 1,388.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.15x = 3,459.59 × 1,388.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.15x = 4,801,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,899.34/2,507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.28

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