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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.97, 3,460.87 and 1,388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.97, 3,460.87 and 1,388.89 is: 1,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.97 : 3,460.87 = 1,388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.97/3,460.87 = 1,388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.97x = 3,460.87 × 1,388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.97x = 4,806,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,755.61/2,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.59

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