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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.58, 3,061.36 and 1,513.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.58, 3,061.36 and 1,513.09 is: 2,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.58 : 3,061.36 = 1,513.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.58/3,061.36 = 1,513.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.58x = 3,061.36 × 1,513.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.58x = 4,632,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,113.20/2,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.81

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