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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.14, 3,465.20 and 1,391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.14, 3,465.20 and 1,391.99 is: 1,920.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.14 : 3,465.20 = 1,391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.14/3,465.20 = 1,391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.14x = 3,465.20 × 1,391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.14x = 4,823,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,509.90/2,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.85

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