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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.49, 3,465.86 and 1,392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.49, 3,465.86 and 1,392.45 is: 1,921.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.49 : 3,465.86 = 1,392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.49/3,465.86 = 1,392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.49x = 3,465.86 × 1,392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.49x = 4,826,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,036.76/2,511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.58

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