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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.73, 3,752.15 and 2,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.73, 3,752.15 and 2,218.16 is: 3,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.73 : 3,752.15 = 2,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.73/3,752.15 = 2,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.73x = 3,752.15 × 2,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.73x = 8,322,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,839.19/2,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.95

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