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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.18, 3,466.83 and 1,393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.18, 3,466.83 and 1,393.21 is: 1,922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.18 : 3,466.83 = 1,393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.18/3,466.83 = 1,393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.18x = 3,466.83 × 1,393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.18x = 4,830,031.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,031.78/2,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.64

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