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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.63, 3,714.74 and 1,513.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.63, 3,714.74 and 1,513.11 is: 2,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.63 : 3,714.74 = 1,513.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.63/3,714.74 = 1,513.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.63x = 3,714.74 × 1,513.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.63x = 5,620,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,802.68/2,691.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.25

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