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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.49, 3,460.32 and 1,388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.49, 3,460.32 and 1,388.48 is: 1,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.49 : 3,460.32 = 1,388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.49/3,460.32 = 1,388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.49x = 3,460.32 × 1,388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.49x = 4,804,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804,567.81/2,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.09

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