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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.66, 4,730.91 and 2,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.66, 4,730.91 and 2,030.62 is: 2,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.66 : 4,730.91 = 2,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.66/4,730.91 = 2,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.66x = 4,730.91 × 2,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.66x = 9,606,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,680.46/3,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.69

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