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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.08, 3,466.60 and 1,393.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.08, 3,466.60 and 1,393.13 is: 1,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.08 : 3,466.60 = 1,393.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.08/3,466.60 = 1,393.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.08x = 3,466.60 × 1,393.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.08x = 4,829,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,429.64/2,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.48

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