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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.18, 4,459.68 and 1,513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.18, 4,459.68 and 1,513.52 is: 2,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.18 : 4,459.68 = 1,513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.18/4,459.68 = 1,513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.18x = 4,459.68 × 1,513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.18x = 6,749,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,749,814.87/2,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.71

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