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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.61, 3,467.39 and 1,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.61, 3,467.39 and 1,393.55 is: 1,923.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.61 : 3,467.39 = 1,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.61/3,467.39 = 1,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.61x = 3,467.39 × 1,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.61x = 4,831,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,989.54/2,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.09

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