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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.48, 4,016.58 and 2,513.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.48, 4,016.58 and 2,513.82 is: 3,472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.48 : 4,016.58 = 2,513.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.48/4,016.58 = 2,513.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.48x = 4,016.58 × 2,513.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.48x = 10,096,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096,959.14/2,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.75

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