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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.59, 3,772.72 and 1,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.59, 3,772.72 and 1,281.93 is: 1,924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.59 : 3,772.72 = 1,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.59/3,772.72 = 1,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.59x = 3,772.72 × 1,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.59x = 4,836,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,362.95/2,513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.09

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