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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.53, 4,731.48 and 2,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.53, 4,731.48 and 2,013.28 is: 2,777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.53 : 4,731.48 = 2,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.53/4,731.48 = 2,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.53x = 4,731.48 × 2,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.53x = 9,525,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525,789.11/3,429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.58

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