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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.52, 3,462.92 and 1,390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.52, 3,462.92 and 1,390.44 is: 1,918.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.52 : 3,462.92 = 1,390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.52/3,462.92 = 1,390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.52x = 3,462.92 × 1,390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.52x = 4,814,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,982.48/2,509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.69

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