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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.58, 4,251.40 and 2,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.58, 4,251.40 and 2,010.35 is: 3,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.58 : 4,251.40 = 2,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.58/4,251.40 = 2,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.58x = 4,251.40 × 2,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.58x = 8,546,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,818.90/2,834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.20

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