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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.33, 4,732.90 and 2,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.33, 4,732.90 and 2,013.24 is: 2,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.33 : 4,732.90 = 2,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.33/4,732.90 = 2,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.33x = 4,732.90 × 2,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.33x = 9,528,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,463.60/3,430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.71

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