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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.42, 4,014.12 and 2,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.42, 4,014.12 and 2,070.30 is: 2,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.42 : 4,014.12 = 2,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.42/4,014.12 = 2,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.42x = 4,014.12 × 2,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.42x = 8,310,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310,432.64/2,910.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.41

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