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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.34, 3,460.01 and 1,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.34, 3,460.01 and 1,388.26 is: 1,915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.34 : 3,460.01 = 1,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.34/3,460.01 = 1,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.34x = 3,460.01 × 1,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.34x = 4,803,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,393.48/2,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.73

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