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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.37, 4,711.20 and 2,016.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.37, 4,711.20 and 2,016.93 is: 2,783.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.37 : 4,711.20 = 2,016.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.37/4,711.20 = 2,016.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.37x = 4,711.20 × 2,016.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.37x = 9,502,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,502,160.62/3,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.81

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