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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.81, 4,730.39 and 2,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.81, 4,730.39 and 2,030.53 is: 2,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.81 : 4,730.39 = 2,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.81/4,730.39 = 2,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.81x = 4,730.39 × 2,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.81x = 9,605,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,188.65/3,427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.14

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