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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.25, 3,802.28 and 1,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.25, 3,802.28 and 1,513.25 is: 2,088.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.25 : 3,802.28 = 1,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.25/3,802.28 = 1,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.25x = 3,802.28 × 1,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.25x = 5,753,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,753,792.64/2,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.30

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