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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.75, 3,460.66 and 1,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.75, 3,460.66 and 1,388.75 is: 1,916.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.75 : 3,460.66 = 1,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.75/3,460.66 = 1,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.75x = 3,460.66 × 1,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.75x = 4,805,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,991.26/2,507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.46

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