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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.88, 4,732.99 and 2,013.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.88, 4,732.99 and 2,013.63 is: 2,778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.88 : 4,732.99 = 2,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.88/4,732.99 = 2,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.88x = 4,732.99 × 2,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.88x = 9,530,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530,466.99/3,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.66

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