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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.52, 3,465.84 and 1,392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.52, 3,465.84 and 1,392.45 is: 1,921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.52 : 3,465.84 = 1,392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.52/3,465.84 = 1,392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.52x = 3,465.84 × 1,392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.52x = 4,826,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,004.55/2,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.55

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