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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.54, 3,465.92 and 2,179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.54, 3,465.92 and 2,179.02 is: 3,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.54 : 3,465.92 = 2,179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.54/3,465.92 = 2,179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.54x = 3,465.92 × 2,179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.54x = 7,552,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,309.00/2,513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.65

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