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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.37, 3,466.95 and 1,393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.37, 3,466.95 and 1,393.22 is: 1,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.37 : 3,466.95 = 1,393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.37/3,466.95 = 1,393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.37x = 3,466.95 × 1,393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.37x = 4,830,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,224.08/2,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.58

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