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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.32, 3,791.88 and 2,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.32, 3,791.88 and 2,251.44 is: 3,373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.32 : 3,791.88 = 2,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.32/3,791.88 = 2,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.32x = 3,791.88 × 2,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.32x = 8,537,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,190.31/2,530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.96

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