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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.48, 3,767.36 and 1,213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.48, 3,767.36 and 1,213.17 is: 1,817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.48 : 3,767.36 = 1,213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.48/3,767.36 = 1,213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.48x = 3,767.36 × 1,213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.48x = 4,570,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,442.07/2,514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.65

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