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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.73, 3,468.91 and 1,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.73, 3,468.91 and 1,394.64 is: 1,924.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.73 : 3,468.91 = 1,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.73/3,468.91 = 1,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.73x = 3,468.91 × 1,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.73x = 4,837,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,863.30/2,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.58

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