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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.98, 4,246.92 and 1,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.98, 4,246.92 and 1,370.24 is: 2,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.98 : 4,246.92 = 1,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.98/4,246.92 = 1,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.98x = 4,246.92 × 1,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.98x = 5,819,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,299.66/2,830.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.58

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