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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.30, 3,795.46 and 1,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.30, 3,795.46 and 1,144.12 is: 1,716.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.30 : 3,795.46 = 1,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.30/3,795.46 = 1,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.30x = 3,795.46 × 1,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.30x = 4,342,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,461.70/2,530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.18

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