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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.24, 3,465.52 and 1,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.24, 3,465.52 and 1,392.20 is: 1,921.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.24 : 3,465.52 = 1,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.24/3,465.52 = 1,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.24x = 3,465.52 × 1,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.24x = 4,824,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,676.14/2,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.23

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