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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.34, 3,483.92 and 2,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.34, 3,483.92 and 2,151.48 is: 2,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.34 : 3,483.92 = 2,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.34/3,483.92 = 2,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.34x = 3,483.92 × 2,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.34x = 7,495,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,573.44/2,530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.29

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