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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.51, 3,437.42 and 1,513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.51, 3,437.42 and 1,513.14 is: 2,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.51 : 3,437.42 = 1,513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.51/3,437.42 = 1,513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.51x = 3,437.42 × 1,513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.51x = 5,201,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,297.70/2,295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.86

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