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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.88, 3,469.55 and 1,465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.88, 3,469.55 and 1,465.74 is: 2,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.88 : 3,469.55 = 1,465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.88/3,469.55 = 1,465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.88x = 3,469.55 × 1,465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.88x = 5,085,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085,458.22/2,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.95

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