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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.98, 4,730.31 and 2,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.98, 4,730.31 and 2,030.46 is: 2,801.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.98 : 4,730.31 = 2,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.98/4,730.31 = 2,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.98x = 4,730.31 × 2,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.98x = 9,604,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,705.24/3,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.86

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