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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.91, 3,713.79 and 1,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.91, 3,713.79 and 1,013.96 is: 1,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.91 : 3,713.79 = 1,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.91/3,713.79 = 1,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.91x = 3,713.79 × 1,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.91x = 3,765,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,637.88/2,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.91

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