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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.60, 3,460.52 and 1,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.60, 3,460.52 and 1,388.52 is: 1,916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.60 : 3,460.52 = 1,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.60/3,460.52 = 1,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.60x = 3,460.52 × 1,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.60x = 4,805,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,001.23/2,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.18

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