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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.56, 2,575.92 and 1,513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.56, 2,575.92 and 1,513.28 is: 2,088.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.56 : 2,575.92 = 1,513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.56/2,575.92 = 1,513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.56x = 2,575.92 × 1,513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.56x = 3,898,088.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,088.22/1,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.38

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