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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.30, 4,428.45 and 2,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.30, 4,428.45 and 2,030.70 is: 3,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.30 : 4,428.45 = 2,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.30/4,428.45 = 2,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.30x = 4,428.45 × 2,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.30x = 8,992,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,853.42/2,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.05

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