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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.31, 3,654.75 and 1,513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.31, 3,654.75 and 1,513.88 is: 2,266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.31 : 3,654.75 = 1,513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.31/3,654.75 = 1,513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.31x = 3,654.75 × 1,513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.31x = 5,532,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,852.93/2,441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.35

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