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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.81, 4,997.40 and 2,513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.81, 4,997.40 and 2,513.53 is: 3,763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.81 : 4,997.40 = 2,513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.81/4,997.40 = 2,513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.81x = 4,997.40 × 2,513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.81x = 12,561,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561,111.64/3,337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.28

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