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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.72, 3,466.08 and 1,392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.72, 3,466.08 and 1,392.67 is: 1,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.72 : 3,466.08 = 1,392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.72/3,466.08 = 1,392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.72x = 3,466.08 × 1,392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.72x = 4,827,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,105.63/2,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.83

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