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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.25, 3,465.60 and 1,392.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.25, 3,465.60 and 1,392.29 is: 1,921.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.25 : 3,465.60 = 1,392.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.25/3,465.60 = 1,392.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.25x = 3,465.60 × 1,392.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.25x = 4,825,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,128.02/2,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.41

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