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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.78, 3,460.64 and 1,445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.78, 3,460.64 and 1,445.33 is: 1,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.78 : 3,460.64 = 1,445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.78/3,460.64 = 1,445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.78x = 3,460.64 × 1,445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.78x = 5,001,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,742.28/2,507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.49

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