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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.95, 3,759.59 and 1,921.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.95, 3,759.59 and 1,921.14 is: 2,873.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.95 : 3,759.59 = 1,921.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.95/3,759.59 = 1,921.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.95x = 3,759.59 × 1,921.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.95x = 7,222,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,698.73/2,513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.05

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