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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.52, 4,514.99 and 2,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.52, 4,514.99 and 2,013.40 is: 2,778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.52 : 4,514.99 = 2,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.52/4,514.99 = 2,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.52x = 4,514.99 × 2,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.52x = 9,090,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090,458.29/3,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.67

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