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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.57, 3,466.16 and 1,392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.57, 3,466.16 and 1,392.62 is: 1,921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.57 : 3,466.16 = 1,392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.57/3,466.16 = 1,392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.57x = 3,466.16 × 1,392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.57x = 4,827,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,043.74/2,511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.92

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