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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.80, 4,305.59 and 2,002.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.80, 4,305.59 and 2,002.35 is: 2,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.80 : 4,305.59 = 2,002.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.80/4,305.59 = 2,002.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.80x = 4,305.59 × 2,002.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.80x = 8,621,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,621,311.78/3,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.54

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