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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.84, 3,467.74 and 1,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.84, 3,467.74 and 1,393.96 is: 1,923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.84 : 3,467.74 = 1,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.84/3,467.74 = 1,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.84x = 3,467.74 × 1,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.84x = 4,833,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,890.85/2,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.68

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