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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.02, 3,465.42 and 1,392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.02, 3,465.42 and 1,392.31 is: 1,921.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.02 : 3,465.42 = 1,392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.02/3,465.42 = 1,392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.02x = 3,465.42 × 1,392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.02x = 4,824,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,938.92/2,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.51

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