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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.28, 4,610.97 and 1,513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.28, 4,610.97 and 1,513.87 is: 2,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.28 : 4,610.97 = 1,513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.28/4,610.97 = 1,513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.28x = 4,610.97 × 1,513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.28x = 6,980,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,409.15/3,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.58

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