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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.53, 4,837.46 and 2,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.53, 4,837.46 and 2,013.33 is: 2,778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.53 : 4,837.46 = 2,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.53/4,837.46 = 2,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.53x = 4,837.46 × 2,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.53x = 9,739,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,393.28/3,505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.29

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