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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.83, 3,760.33 and 2,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.83, 3,760.33 and 2,430.70 is: 3,631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.83 : 3,760.33 = 2,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.83/3,760.33 = 2,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.83x = 3,760.33 × 2,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.83x = 9,140,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140,234.13/2,516.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.65

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