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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.33, 3,759.59 and 2,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.33, 3,759.59 and 2,430.20 is: 3,630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.33 : 3,759.59 = 2,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.33/3,759.59 = 2,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.33x = 3,759.59 × 2,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.33x = 9,136,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,136,543.47/2,516.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.90

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