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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.25, 3,459.98 and 1,388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.25, 3,459.98 and 1,388.22 is: 1,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.25 : 3,459.98 = 1,388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.25/3,459.98 = 1,388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.25x = 3,459.98 × 1,388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.25x = 4,803,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,189.19/2,507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.72

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