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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.70, 4,656.33 and 2,813.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.70, 4,656.33 and 2,813.27 is: 3,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.70 : 4,656.33 = 2,813.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.70/4,656.33 = 2,813.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.70x = 4,656.33 × 2,813.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.70x = 13,099,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099,490.22/3,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.83

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