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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.05, 3,751.20 and 2,327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.05, 3,751.20 and 2,327.75 is: 3,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.05 : 3,751.20 = 2,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.05/3,751.20 = 2,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.05x = 3,751.20 × 2,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.05x = 8,731,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,855.80/2,513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.60

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