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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.38, 3,465.43 and 1,392.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.38, 3,465.43 and 1,392.05 is: 1,920.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.38 : 3,465.43 = 1,392.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.38/3,465.43 = 1,392.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.38x = 3,465.43 × 1,392.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.38x = 4,824,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,057.01/2,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.88

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