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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.08, 3,461.09 and 1,388.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.08, 3,461.09 and 1,388.97 is: 1,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.08 : 3,461.09 = 1,388.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.08/3,461.09 = 1,388.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.08x = 3,461.09 × 1,388.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.08x = 4,807,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,343.23/2,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.75

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