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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.28, 3,465.59 and 1,392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.28, 3,465.59 and 1,392.23 is: 1,921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.28 : 3,465.59 = 1,392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.28/3,465.59 = 1,392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.28x = 3,465.59 × 1,392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.28x = 4,824,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,891.40/2,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.29

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