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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.68, 3,466.74 and 2,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.68, 3,466.74 and 2,047.12 is: 2,823.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.68 : 3,466.74 = 2,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.68/3,466.74 = 2,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.68x = 3,466.74 × 2,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.68x = 7,096,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,832.79/2,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.28

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