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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.09, 4,246.35 and 2,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.09, 4,246.35 and 2,482.60 is: 3,724.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.09 : 4,246.35 = 2,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.09/4,246.35 = 2,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.09x = 4,246.35 × 2,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.09x = 10,541,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,541,988.51/2,830.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.97

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