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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.91, 4,971.78 and 2,696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.91, 4,971.78 and 2,696.09 is: 4,044.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.91 : 4,971.78 = 2,696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.91/4,971.78 = 2,696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.91x = 4,971.78 × 2,696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.91x = 13,404,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404,341.48/3,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.87

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