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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.88, 3,062.85 and 1,513.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.88, 3,062.85 and 1,513.86 is: 2,087.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.88 : 3,062.85 = 1,513.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.88/3,062.85 = 1,513.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.88x = 3,062.85 × 1,513.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.88x = 4,636,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,734.78/2,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.79

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