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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.73, 4,429.01 and 2,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.73, 4,429.01 and 2,030.18 is: 2,802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.73 : 4,429.01 = 2,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.73/4,429.01 = 2,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.73x = 4,429.01 × 2,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.73x = 8,991,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,991,670.45/3,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.26

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