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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.72, 3,013.61 and 1,513.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.72, 3,013.61 and 1,513.11 is: 2,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.72 : 3,013.61 = 1,513.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.72/3,013.61 = 1,513.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.72x = 3,013.61 × 1,513.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.72x = 4,559,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,901.74/2,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.05

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