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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.70, 5,732.55 and 1,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.70, 5,732.55 and 1,513.20 is: 2,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.70 : 5,732.55 = 1,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.70/5,732.55 = 1,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.70x = 5,732.55 × 1,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.70x = 8,674,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,494.66/3,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.80

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