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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.38, 4,241.46 and 2,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.38, 4,241.46 and 2,010.24 is: 3,012.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.38 : 4,241.46 = 2,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.38/4,241.46 = 2,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.38x = 4,241.46 × 2,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.38x = 8,526,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,352.55/2,830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.44

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