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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.99, 3,461.15 and 1,389.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.99, 3,461.15 and 1,389.05 is: 1,916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.99 : 3,461.15 = 1,389.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.99/3,461.15 = 1,389.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.99x = 3,461.15 × 1,389.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.99x = 4,807,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,686.16/2,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.95

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