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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.09, 3,241.42 and 2,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.09, 3,241.42 and 2,030.85 is: 2,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.09 : 3,241.42 = 2,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.09/3,241.42 = 2,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.09x = 3,241.42 × 2,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.09x = 6,582,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,832.73/2,347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.68

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