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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.50, 3,310.83 and 1,513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.50, 3,310.83 and 1,513.14 is: 2,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.50 : 3,310.83 = 1,513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.50/3,310.83 = 1,513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.50x = 3,310.83 × 1,513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.50x = 5,009,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,749.31/2,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.45

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