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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.83, 3,716.07 and 1,513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.83, 3,716.07 and 1,513.90 is: 2,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.83 : 3,716.07 = 1,513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.83/3,716.07 = 1,513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.83x = 3,716.07 × 1,513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.83x = 5,625,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,757.34/2,692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.16

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