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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.49, 3,467.22 and 1,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.49, 3,467.22 and 1,393.40 is: 1,922.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.49 : 3,467.22 = 1,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.49/3,467.22 = 1,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.49x = 3,467.22 × 1,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.49x = 4,831,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,212.24/2,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.88

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