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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.30, 4,245.45 and 2,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.30, 4,245.45 and 2,062.30 is: 3,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.30 : 4,245.45 = 2,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.30/4,245.45 = 2,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.30x = 4,245.45 × 2,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.30x = 8,755,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,391.54/2,830.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.45

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