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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.43, 4,996.92 and 2,513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.43, 4,996.92 and 2,513.21 is: 3,762.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.43 : 4,996.92 = 2,513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.43/4,996.92 = 2,513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.43x = 4,996.92 × 2,513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.43x = 12,558,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,558,279.62/3,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.86

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