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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.05, 3,460.84 and 1,388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.05, 3,460.84 and 1,388.81 is: 1,916.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.05 : 3,460.84 = 1,388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.05/3,460.84 = 1,388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.05x = 3,460.84 × 1,388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.05x = 4,806,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,449.20/2,508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.41

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