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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.36, 3,466.96 and 1,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.36, 3,466.96 and 1,393.28 is: 1,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.36 : 3,466.96 = 1,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.36/3,466.96 = 1,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.36x = 3,466.96 × 1,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.36x = 4,830,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,446.03/2,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.67

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