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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.93, 3,389.85 and 1,512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.93, 3,389.85 and 1,512.27 is: 2,086.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.93 : 3,389.85 = 1,512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.93/3,389.85 = 1,512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.93x = 3,389.85 × 1,512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.93x = 5,126,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126,368.46/2,456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.49

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