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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.80, 4,246.20 and 2,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.80, 4,246.20 and 2,062.80 is: 3,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.80 : 4,246.20 = 2,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.80/4,246.20 = 2,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.80x = 4,246.20 × 2,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.80x = 8,759,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,061.36/2,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.20

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