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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.03, 3,825.42 and 1,513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.03, 3,825.42 and 1,513.08 is: 2,088.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.03 : 3,825.42 = 1,513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.03/3,825.42 = 1,513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.03x = 3,825.42 × 1,513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.03x = 5,788,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,788,166.49/2,772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.06

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