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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.70, 4,558.65 and 2,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.70, 4,558.65 and 2,802.30 is: 4,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.70 : 4,558.65 = 2,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.70/4,558.65 = 2,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.70x = 4,558.65 × 2,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.70x = 12,774,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,704.90/3,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.32

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