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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.92, 3,467.79 and 1,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.92, 3,467.79 and 1,393.86 is: 1,923.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.92 : 3,467.79 = 1,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.92/3,467.79 = 1,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.92x = 3,467.79 × 1,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.92x = 4,833,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,613.77/2,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.50

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