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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.49, 3,234.37 and 1,513.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.49, 3,234.37 and 1,513.11 is: 2,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.49 : 3,234.37 = 1,513.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.49/3,234.37 = 1,513.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.49x = 3,234.37 × 1,513.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.49x = 4,893,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,957.59/2,159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.26

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