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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.68, 4,003.26 and 1,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.68, 4,003.26 and 1,513.32 is: 2,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.68 : 4,003.26 = 1,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.68/4,003.26 = 1,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.68x = 4,003.26 × 1,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.68x = 6,058,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,213.42/2,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.12

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