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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.64, 3,752.45 and 2,185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.64, 3,752.45 and 2,185.68 is: 3,262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.64 : 3,752.45 = 2,185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.64/3,752.45 = 2,185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.64x = 3,752.45 × 2,185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.64x = 8,201,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,654.92/2,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.86

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