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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.47, 3,191.51 and 1,513.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.47, 3,191.51 and 1,513.31 is: 2,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.47 : 3,191.51 = 1,513.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.47/3,191.51 = 1,513.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.47x = 3,191.51 × 1,513.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.47x = 4,829,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,744.00/2,129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.05

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