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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.74, 3,270.83 and 2,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.74, 3,270.83 and 2,030.97 is: 3,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.74 : 3,270.83 = 2,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.74/3,270.83 = 2,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.74x = 3,270.83 × 2,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.74x = 6,642,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,957.61/2,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.62

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