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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.10, 3,767.34 and 1,279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.10, 3,767.34 and 1,279.82 is: 1,918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.10 : 3,767.34 = 1,279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.10/3,767.34 = 1,279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.10x = 3,767.34 × 1,279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.10x = 4,821,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,517.08/2,513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.55

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