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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.78, 3,463.14 and 1,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.78, 3,463.14 and 1,390.70 is: 1,918.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.78 : 3,463.14 = 1,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.78/3,463.14 = 1,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.78x = 3,463.14 × 1,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.78x = 4,816,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,188.80/2,509.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.97

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