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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.44, 3,494.34 and 2,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.44, 3,494.34 and 2,271.24 is: 3,136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.44 : 3,494.34 = 2,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.44/3,494.34 = 2,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.44x = 3,494.34 × 2,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.44x = 7,936,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,484.78/2,530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.41

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