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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.54, 4,517.87 and 1,713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.54, 4,517.87 and 1,713.22 is: 2,568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.54 : 4,517.87 = 1,713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.54/4,517.87 = 1,713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.54x = 4,517.87 × 1,713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.54x = 7,740,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,082.65/3,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.44

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