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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.78, 3,904.77 and 2,457.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.78, 3,904.77 and 2,457.10 is: 3,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.78 : 3,904.77 = 2,457.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.78/3,904.77 = 2,457.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.78x = 3,904.77 × 2,457.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.78x = 9,594,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594,410.37/2,830.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.32

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