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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.44, 3,465.82 and 1,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.44, 3,465.82 and 1,392.40 is: 1,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.44 : 3,465.82 = 1,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.44/3,465.82 = 1,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.44x = 3,465.82 × 1,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.44x = 4,825,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,793.85/2,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.52

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