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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.83, 4,608.97 and 2,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.83, 4,608.97 and 2,013.26 is: 2,778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.83 : 4,608.97 = 2,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.83/4,608.97 = 2,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.83x = 4,608.97 × 2,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.83x = 9,279,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,279,026.86/3,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.29

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