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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.29, 3,460.02 and 1,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.29, 3,460.02 and 1,388.24 is: 1,915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.29 : 3,460.02 = 1,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.29/3,460.02 = 1,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.29x = 3,460.02 × 1,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.29x = 4,803,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,328.63/2,507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.75

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