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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.38, 4,245.96 and 2,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.38, 4,245.96 and 2,013.24 is: 3,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.38 : 4,245.96 = 2,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.38/4,245.96 = 2,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.38x = 4,245.96 × 2,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.38x = 8,548,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,136.51/2,833.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.94

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