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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.93, 3,466.46 and 1,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.93, 3,466.46 and 1,392.84 is: 1,922.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.93 : 3,466.46 = 1,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.93/3,466.46 = 1,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.93x = 3,466.46 × 1,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.93x = 4,828,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,207.60/2,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.11

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