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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.54, 4,170.27 and 2,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.54, 4,170.27 and 2,462.33 is: 3,399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.54 : 4,170.27 = 2,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.54/4,170.27 = 2,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.54x = 4,170.27 × 2,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.54x = 10,268,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,547.77/3,020.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.57

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