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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.98, 6,102.58 and 2,513.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.98, 6,102.58 and 2,513.85 is: 3,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.98 : 6,102.58 = 2,513.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.98/6,102.58 = 2,513.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.98x = 6,102.58 × 2,513.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.98x = 15,341,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341,005.85/4,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.88

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