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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.88, 3,460.83 and 1,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.88, 3,460.83 and 1,445.64 is: 1,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.88 : 3,460.83 = 1,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.88/3,460.83 = 1,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.88x = 3,460.83 × 1,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.88x = 5,003,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,095.88/2,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.95

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