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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.94, 3,469.17 and 1,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.94, 3,469.17 and 1,394.88 is: 1,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.94 : 3,469.17 = 1,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.94/3,469.17 = 1,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.94x = 3,469.17 × 1,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.94x = 4,839,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,075.85/2,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.90

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