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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.56, 3,702.38 and 1,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.56, 3,702.38 and 1,313 is: 1,970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.56 : 3,702.38 = 1,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.56/3,702.38 = 1,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.56x = 3,702.38 × 1,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.56x = 4,861,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,224.94/2,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.05

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