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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.82, 6,082.59 and 2,513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.82, 6,082.59 and 2,513.38 is: 3,762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.82 : 6,082.59 = 2,513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.82/6,082.59 = 2,513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.82x = 6,082.59 × 2,513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.82x = 15,287,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,860.05/4,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.87

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