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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.73, 3,767.73 and 1,213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.73, 3,767.73 and 1,213.42 is: 1,818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.73 : 3,767.73 = 1,213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.73/3,767.73 = 1,213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.73x = 3,767.73 × 1,213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.73x = 4,571,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,838.94/2,514.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.02

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