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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,708.83, 5,118.15 and 2,030.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,708.83, 5,118.15 and 2,030.22 is: 2,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,708.83 : 5,118.15 = 2,030.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,708.83/5,118.15 = 2,030.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,708.83x = 5,118.15 × 2,030.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,708.83x = 10,390,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390,970.49/3,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.68

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