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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.30, 3,465.80 and 1,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.30, 3,465.80 and 1,392.59 is: 1,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.30 : 3,465.80 = 1,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.30/3,465.80 = 1,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.30x = 3,465.80 × 1,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.30x = 4,826,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,432.35/2,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.89

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