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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.83, 3,352.47 and 2,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.83, 3,352.47 and 2,054.55 is: 2,833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.83 : 3,352.47 = 2,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.83/3,352.47 = 2,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.83x = 3,352.47 × 2,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.83x = 6,887,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,817.24/2,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.53

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