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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.08, 3,535.49 and 1,513.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.08, 3,535.49 and 1,513.94 is: 2,089.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.08 : 3,535.49 = 1,513.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.08/3,535.49 = 1,513.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.08x = 3,535.49 × 1,513.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.08x = 5,352,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,507.11/2,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.13

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