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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.98, 3,825.33 and 1,513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.98, 3,825.33 and 1,513.06 is: 2,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.98 : 3,825.33 = 1,513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.98/3,825.33 = 1,513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.98x = 3,825.33 × 1,513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.98x = 5,787,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,953.81/2,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.02

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