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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.34, 7,465.59 and 1,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.34, 7,465.59 and 1,513.50 is: 2,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.34 : 7,465.59 = 1,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.34/7,465.59 = 1,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.34x = 7,465.59 × 1,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.34x = 11,299,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,299,170.47/4,976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.58

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