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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.65, 3,460.51 and 1,388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.65, 3,460.51 and 1,388.59 is: 1,916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.65 : 3,460.51 = 1,388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.65/3,460.51 = 1,388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.65x = 3,460.51 × 1,388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.65x = 4,805,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,222.67/2,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.22

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