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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.27, 3,763.76 and 1,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.27, 3,763.76 and 1,771.06 is: 2,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.27 : 3,763.76 = 1,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.27/3,763.76 = 1,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.27x = 3,763.76 × 1,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.27x = 6,665,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,833.58/2,513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.25

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