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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.98, 4,245.21 and 2,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.98, 4,245.21 and 2,030.08 is: 2,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.98 : 4,245.21 = 2,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.98/4,245.21 = 2,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.98x = 4,245.21 × 2,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.98x = 8,618,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,618,094.69/3,074.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.66

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