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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.34, 3,932.84 and 2,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.34, 3,932.84 and 2,010.30 is: 2,774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.34 : 3,932.84 = 2,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.34/3,932.84 = 2,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.34x = 3,932.84 × 2,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.34x = 7,906,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906,188.25/2,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.74

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