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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.25, 3,912.63 and 1,513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.25, 3,912.63 and 1,513.95 is: 2,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.25 : 3,912.63 = 1,513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.25/3,912.63 = 1,513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.25x = 3,912.63 × 1,513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.25x = 5,923,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,923,526.19/2,609.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.20

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