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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.70, 4,017.10 and 2,300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.70, 4,017.10 and 2,300.83 is: 3,435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.70 : 4,017.10 = 2,300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.70/4,017.10 = 2,300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.70x = 4,017.10 × 2,300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.70x = 9,242,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,242,664.19/2,690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.04

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