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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.26, 3,466.92 and 1,393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.26, 3,466.92 and 1,393.18 is: 1,922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.26 : 3,466.92 = 1,393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.26/3,466.92 = 1,393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.26x = 3,466.92 × 1,393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.26x = 4,830,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,043.61/2,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.59

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