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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.30, 3,034.17 and 1,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.30, 3,034.17 and 1,812.60 is: 2,707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.30 : 3,034.17 = 1,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.30/3,034.17 = 1,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.30x = 3,034.17 × 1,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.30x = 5,499,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,736.54/2,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.50

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