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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.34, 4,570.50 and 1,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.34, 4,570.50 and 1,986.27 is: 2,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.34 : 4,570.50 = 1,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.34/4,570.50 = 1,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.34x = 4,570.50 × 1,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.34x = 9,078,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,078,257.47/3,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.91

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