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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.68, 3,467.50 and 1,393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.68, 3,467.50 and 1,393.63 is: 1,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.68 : 3,467.50 = 1,393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.68/3,467.50 = 1,393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.68x = 3,467.50 × 1,393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.68x = 4,832,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,424.18/2,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.21

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