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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.68, 2,862.68 and 1,513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.68, 2,862.68 and 1,513.84 is: 2,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.68 : 2,862.68 = 1,513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.68/2,862.68 = 1,513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.68x = 2,862.68 × 1,513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.68x = 4,333,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,639.49/2,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.85

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