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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.21, 4,244.40 and 2,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.21, 4,244.40 and 2,052 is: 3,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.21 : 4,244.40 = 2,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.21/4,244.40 = 2,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.21x = 4,244.40 × 2,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.21x = 8,709,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709,508.80/2,830.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.34

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