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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.52, 3,467.17 and 1,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.52, 3,467.17 and 1,393.50 is: 1,922.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.52 : 3,467.17 = 1,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.52/3,467.17 = 1,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.52x = 3,467.17 × 1,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.52x = 4,831,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,501.40/2,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.97

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