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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.27, 3,465.12 and 1,392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.27, 3,465.12 and 1,392.02 is: 1,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.27 : 3,465.12 = 1,392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.27/3,465.12 = 1,392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.27x = 3,465.12 × 1,392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.27x = 4,823,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,516.34/2,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.75

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