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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.62, 3,467.34 and 1,393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.62, 3,467.34 and 1,393.56 is: 1,923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.62 : 3,467.34 = 1,393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.62/3,467.34 = 1,393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.62x = 3,467.34 × 1,393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.62x = 4,831,946.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,946.33/2,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.07

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