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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.91, 3,768.03 and 1,213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.91, 3,768.03 and 1,213.86 is: 1,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.91 : 3,768.03 = 1,213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.91/3,768.03 = 1,213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.91x = 3,768.03 × 1,213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.91x = 4,573,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,860.90/2,513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.42

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