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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.67, 4,513.17 and 2,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.67, 4,513.17 and 2,086.63 is: 3,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.67 : 4,513.17 = 2,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.67/4,513.17 = 2,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.67x = 4,513.17 × 2,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.67x = 9,417,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,417,315.92/3,013.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.87

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