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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.82, 4,514.62 and 2,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.82, 4,514.62 and 2,013.08 is: 2,777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.82 : 4,514.62 = 2,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.82/4,514.62 = 2,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.82x = 4,514.62 × 2,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.82x = 9,088,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088,286.20/3,271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.75

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