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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.36, 4,002.84 and 1,513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.36, 4,002.84 and 1,513.68 is: 2,268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.36 : 4,002.84 = 1,513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.36/4,002.84 = 1,513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.36x = 4,002.84 × 1,513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.36x = 6,059,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,018.85/2,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.99

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