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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.12, 3,808.84 and 2,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.12, 3,808.84 and 2,275.82 is: 3,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.12 : 3,808.84 = 2,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.12/3,808.84 = 2,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.12x = 3,808.84 × 2,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.12x = 8,668,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668,234.25/2,530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.02

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