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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.08, 4,731.96 and 2,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.08, 4,731.96 and 2,013.85 is: 2,778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.08 : 4,731.96 = 2,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.08/4,731.96 = 2,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.08x = 4,731.96 × 2,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.08x = 9,529,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,529,457.65/3,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.20

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