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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.18, 3,466.62 and 1,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.18, 3,466.62 and 1,393.01 is: 1,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.18 : 3,466.62 = 1,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.18/3,466.62 = 1,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.18x = 3,466.62 × 1,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.18x = 4,829,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,036.33/2,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.25

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