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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.60, 4,514.62 and 2,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.60, 4,514.62 and 2,013.34 is: 2,779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.60 : 4,514.62 = 2,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.60/4,514.62 = 2,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.60x = 4,514.62 × 2,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.60x = 9,089,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089,465.03/3,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.14

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