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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.76, 3,468.57 and 1,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.76, 3,468.57 and 1,394.52 is: 1,924.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.76 : 3,468.57 = 1,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.76/3,468.57 = 1,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.76x = 3,468.57 × 1,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.76x = 4,836,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,990.24/2,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.21

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