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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,708.79, 5,117.99 and 2,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,708.79, 5,117.99 and 2,030.27 is: 2,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,708.79 : 5,117.99 = 2,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,708.79/5,117.99 = 2,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,708.79x = 5,117.99 × 2,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,708.79x = 10,390,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390,865.82/3,708.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.69

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