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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.16, 3,477.52 and 2,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.16, 3,477.52 and 2,233.64 is: 3,069.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.16 : 3,477.52 = 2,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.16/3,477.52 = 2,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.16x = 3,477.52 × 2,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.16x = 7,767,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,767,527.77/2,530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.97

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