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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.39, 3,460.52 and 1,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.39, 3,460.52 and 1,445.12 is: 1,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.39 : 3,460.52 = 1,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.39/3,460.52 = 1,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.39x = 3,460.52 × 1,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.39x = 5,000,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,852.97/2,507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.45

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