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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.55, 12,405.74 and 2,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.55, 12,405.74 and 2,030.58 is: 3,045.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.55 : 12,405.74 = 2,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.55/12,405.74 = 2,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.55x = 12,405.74 × 2,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.55x = 25,190,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,837.38/8,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.85

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