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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.90, 4,054.20 and 2,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.90, 4,054.20 and 2,513 is: 3,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.90 : 4,054.20 = 2,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.90/4,054.20 = 2,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.90x = 4,054.20 × 2,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.90x = 10,188,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188,204.60/2,715.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.32

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