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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.83, 4,055.67 and 2,513.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.83, 4,055.67 and 2,513.97 is: 3,752.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.83 : 4,055.67 = 2,513.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.83/4,055.67 = 2,513.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.83x = 4,055.67 × 2,513.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.83x = 10,195,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195,832.71/2,716.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.84

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