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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.86, 4,570.83 and 2,053.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.86, 4,570.83 and 2,053.27 is: 2,833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.86 : 4,570.83 = 2,053.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.86/4,570.83 = 2,053.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.86x = 4,570.83 × 2,053.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.86x = 9,385,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,385,166.68/3,311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.80

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