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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.98, 3,714.91 and 1,513.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.98, 3,714.91 and 1,513.05 is: 2,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.98 : 3,714.91 = 1,513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.98/3,714.91 = 1,513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.98x = 3,714.91 × 1,513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.98x = 5,620,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,826.86/2,691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.99

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