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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.60, 3,467.38 and 1,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.60, 3,467.38 and 1,393.54 is: 1,923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.60 : 3,467.38 = 1,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.60/3,467.38 = 1,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.60x = 3,467.38 × 1,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.60x = 4,831,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,925.76/2,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.08

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