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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.52, 3,313.80 and 1,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.52, 3,313.80 and 1,553.12 is: 2,325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.52 : 3,313.80 = 1,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.52/3,313.80 = 1,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.52x = 3,313.80 × 1,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.52x = 5,146,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,729.06/2,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.13

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