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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.14, 3,492.55 and 2,174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.14, 3,492.55 and 2,174.65 is: 3,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.14 : 3,492.55 = 2,174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.14/3,492.55 = 2,174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.14x = 3,492.55 × 2,174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.14x = 7,595,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595,067.84/2,530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.84

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