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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.08, 3,466.63 and 1,393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.08, 3,466.63 and 1,393.02 is: 1,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.08 : 3,466.63 = 1,393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.08/3,466.63 = 1,393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.08x = 3,466.63 × 1,393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.08x = 4,829,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,060.62/2,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.34

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