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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.85, 3,466.10 and 1,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.85, 3,466.10 and 1,392.76 is: 1,921.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.85 : 3,466.10 = 1,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.85/3,466.10 = 1,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.85x = 3,466.10 × 1,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.85x = 4,827,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,445.44/2,511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.87

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