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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.13, 4,300.46 and 2,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.13, 4,300.46 and 2,030.74 is: 3,045.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.13 : 4,300.46 = 2,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.13/4,300.46 = 2,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.13x = 4,300.46 × 2,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.13x = 8,733,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,733,102.85/2,867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.94

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