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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.17, 4,608.90 and 2,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.17, 4,608.90 and 2,013.93 is: 2,778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.17 : 4,608.90 = 2,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.17/4,608.90 = 2,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.17x = 4,608.90 × 2,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.17x = 9,282,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,001.98/3,340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.90

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