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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.80, 4,666.32 and 2,013.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.80, 4,666.32 and 2,013.87 is: 3,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.80 : 4,666.32 = 2,013.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.80/4,666.32 = 2,013.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.80x = 4,666.32 × 2,013.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.80x = 9,397,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397,361.86/3,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.85

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