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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.52, 4,730.06 and 2,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.52, 4,730.06 and 2,030.28 is: 2,801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.52 : 4,730.06 = 2,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.52/4,730.06 = 2,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.52x = 4,730.06 × 2,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.52x = 9,603,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,603,346.22/3,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.84

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