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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.25, 3,468.68 and 2,402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.25, 3,468.68 and 2,402.51 is: 3,315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.25 : 3,468.68 = 2,402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.25/3,468.68 = 2,402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.25x = 3,468.68 × 2,402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.25x = 8,333,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,538.39/2,513.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.84

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