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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.68, 3,465.85 and 1,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.68, 3,465.85 and 1,392.32 is: 1,921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.68 : 3,465.85 = 1,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.68/3,465.85 = 1,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.68x = 3,465.85 × 1,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.68x = 4,825,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,582.02/2,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.26

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