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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.73, 2,865.56 and 1,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.73, 2,865.56 and 1,513.25 is: 2,091.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.73 : 2,865.56 = 1,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.73/2,865.56 = 1,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.73x = 2,865.56 × 1,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.73x = 4,336,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,308.67/2,073.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.07

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