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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.79, 3,467.42 and 1,393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.79, 3,467.42 and 1,393.70 is: 1,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.79 : 3,467.42 = 1,393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.79/3,467.42 = 1,393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.79x = 3,467.42 × 1,393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.79x = 4,832,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,543.25/2,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.18

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