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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.80, 3,390.87 and 1,830.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.80, 3,390.87 and 1,830.90 is: 2,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.80 : 3,390.87 = 1,830.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.80/3,390.87 = 1,830.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.80x = 3,390.87 × 1,830.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.80x = 6,208,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,343.88/2,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.95

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