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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.36, 4,343.14 and 2,513.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.36, 4,343.14 and 2,513.69 is: 3,761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.36 : 4,343.14 = 2,513.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.36/4,343.14 = 2,513.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.36x = 4,343.14 × 2,513.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.36x = 10,917,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,917,321.59/2,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.54

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