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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.47, 5,558.99 and 1,513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.47, 5,558.99 and 1,513.53 is: 2,266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.47 : 5,558.99 = 1,513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.47/5,558.99 = 1,513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.47x = 5,558.99 × 1,513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.47x = 8,413,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,690.57/3,711.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.95

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