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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.83, 4,836.63 and 2,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.83, 4,836.63 and 2,013.22 is: 2,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.83 : 4,836.63 = 2,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.83/4,836.63 = 2,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.83x = 4,836.63 × 2,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.83x = 9,737,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,188.16/3,504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.22

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