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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.08, 3,769.26 and 1,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.08, 3,769.26 and 1,214.20 is: 1,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.08 : 3,769.26 = 1,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.08/3,769.26 = 1,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.08x = 3,769.26 × 1,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.08x = 4,576,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,635.49/2,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.13

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