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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.78, 4,514.31 and 2,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.78, 4,514.31 and 2,029.50 is: 2,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.78 : 4,514.31 = 2,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.78/4,514.31 = 2,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.78x = 4,514.31 × 2,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.78x = 9,161,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161,792.15/3,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.10

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