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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.76, 5,557.95 and 1,513.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.76, 5,557.95 and 1,513.71 is: 2,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.76 : 5,557.95 = 1,513.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.76/5,557.95 = 1,513.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.76x = 5,557.95 × 1,513.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.76x = 8,413,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,124.49/3,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.90

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