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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.25, 3,465.54 and 1,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.25, 3,465.54 and 1,392.16 is: 1,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.25 : 3,465.54 = 1,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.25/3,465.54 = 1,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.25x = 3,465.54 × 1,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.25x = 4,824,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,586.17/2,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.19

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