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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.67, 3,467.20 and 1,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.67, 3,467.20 and 1,393.50 is: 1,922.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.67 : 3,467.20 = 1,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.67/3,467.20 = 1,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.67x = 3,467.20 × 1,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.67x = 4,831,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831,536.23/2,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.87

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