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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.10, 3,490.21 and 2,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.10, 3,490.21 and 2,058.51 is: 2,839.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.10 : 3,490.21 = 2,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.10/3,490.21 = 2,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.10x = 3,490.21 × 2,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.10x = 7,184,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,632.19/2,530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.66

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