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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.08, 3,801.94 and 1,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.08, 3,801.94 and 1,513 is: 2,087.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.08 : 3,801.94 = 1,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.08/3,801.94 = 1,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.08x = 3,801.94 × 1,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.08x = 5,752,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,335.22/2,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.90

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