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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.38, 3,465.71 and 1,392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.38, 3,465.71 and 1,392.36 is: 1,921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.38 : 3,465.71 = 1,392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.38/3,465.71 = 1,392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.38x = 3,465.71 × 1,392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.38x = 4,825,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,509.01/2,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.46

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