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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.81, 4,426.66 and 2,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.81, 4,426.66 and 2,013.44 is: 2,778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.81 : 4,426.66 = 2,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.81/4,426.66 = 2,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.81x = 4,426.66 × 2,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.81x = 8,912,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,782.11/3,207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.46

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