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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.60, 3,675.77 and 1,513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.60, 3,675.77 and 1,513.72 is: 2,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.60 : 3,675.77 = 1,513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.60/3,675.77 = 1,513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.60x = 3,675.77 × 1,513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.60x = 5,564,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,089.27/2,450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.50

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