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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.42, 3,471.44 and 2,011.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.42, 3,471.44 and 2,011.01 is: 2,777.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.42 : 3,471.44 = 2,011.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.42/3,471.44 = 2,011.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.42x = 3,471.44 × 2,011.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.42x = 6,981,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,073.14/2,513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.53

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