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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.10, 4,270.70 and 2,021.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.10, 4,270.70 and 2,021.02 is: 3,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.10 : 4,270.70 = 2,021.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.10/4,270.70 = 2,021.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.10x = 4,270.70 × 2,021.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.10x = 8,631,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,170.11/2,837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.25

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