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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.16, 3,765.96 and 2,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.16, 3,765.96 and 2,273.40 is: 3,406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.16 : 3,765.96 = 2,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.16/3,765.96 = 2,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.16x = 3,765.96 × 2,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.16x = 8,561,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561,533.46/2,513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.68

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