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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.77, 3,460.62 and 1,388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.77, 3,460.62 and 1,388.67 is: 1,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.77 : 3,460.62 = 1,388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.77/3,460.62 = 1,388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.77x = 3,460.62 × 1,388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.77x = 4,805,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,659.18/2,507.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.31

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