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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.24, 3,771.36 and 1,213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.24, 3,771.36 and 1,213.92 is: 1,820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.24 : 3,771.36 = 1,213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.24/3,771.36 = 1,213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.24x = 3,771.36 × 1,213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.24x = 4,578,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,129.33/2,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.88

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