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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.18, 3,465.24 and 1,392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.18, 3,465.24 and 1,392.01 is: 1,920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.18 : 3,465.24 = 1,392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.18/3,465.24 = 1,392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.18x = 3,465.24 × 1,392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.18x = 4,823,648.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,648.73/2,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.87

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