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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.32, 4,733.86 and 2,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.32, 4,733.86 and 2,013.68 is: 2,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.32 : 4,733.86 = 2,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.32/4,733.86 = 2,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.32x = 4,733.86 × 2,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.32x = 9,532,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,479.20/3,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.89

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