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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.82, 3,468.95 and 1,394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.82, 3,468.95 and 1,394.73 is: 1,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.82 : 3,468.95 = 1,394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.82/3,468.95 = 1,394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.82x = 3,468.95 × 1,394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.82x = 4,838,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,259.90/2,513.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.67

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