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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.30, 3,751.57 and 2,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.30, 3,751.57 and 2,328 is: 3,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.30 : 3,751.57 = 2,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.30/3,751.57 = 2,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.30x = 3,751.57 × 2,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.30x = 8,733,649.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,733,649.14/2,513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.98

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