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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.52, 3,468.89 and 1,394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.52, 3,468.89 and 1,394.61 is: 1,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.52 : 3,468.89 = 1,394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.52/3,468.89 = 1,394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.52x = 3,468.89 × 1,394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.52x = 4,837,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,748.68/2,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.69

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