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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.50, 3,802.59 and 1,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.50, 3,802.59 and 1,513.50 is: 2,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.50 : 3,802.59 = 1,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.50/3,802.59 = 1,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.50x = 3,802.59 × 1,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.50x = 5,755,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,219.97/2,755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.63

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