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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.62, 3,715.51 and 1,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.62, 3,715.51 and 1,513.44 is: 2,088.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.62 : 3,715.51 = 1,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.62/3,715.51 = 1,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.62x = 3,715.51 × 1,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.62x = 5,623,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,201.45/2,692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.38

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