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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.42, 3,768.66 and 2,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.42, 3,768.66 and 2,030.58 is: 2,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.42 : 3,768.66 = 2,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.42/3,768.66 = 2,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.42x = 3,768.66 × 2,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.42x = 7,652,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,565.62/2,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.71

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