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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.08, 3,245.33 and 1,513.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.08, 3,245.33 and 1,513.07 is: 2,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.08 : 3,245.33 = 1,513.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.08/3,245.33 = 1,513.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.08x = 3,245.33 × 1,513.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.08x = 4,910,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910,411.46/2,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.69

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