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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.83, 4,302.60 and 1,830.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.83, 4,302.60 and 1,830.45 is: 2,743.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.83 : 4,302.60 = 1,830.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.83/4,302.60 = 1,830.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.83x = 4,302.60 × 1,830.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.83x = 7,875,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,694.17/2,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.35

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