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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.56, 3,465.96 and 1,392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.56, 3,465.96 and 1,392.51 is: 1,921.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.56 : 3,465.96 = 1,392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.56/3,465.96 = 1,392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.56x = 3,465.96 × 1,392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.56x = 4,826,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,372.24/2,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.67

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