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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.44, 3,306.60 and 1,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.44, 3,306.60 and 1,511.28 is: 2,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.44 : 3,306.60 = 1,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.44/3,306.60 = 1,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.44x = 3,306.60 × 1,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.44x = 4,997,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,198.45/2,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.13

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