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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.48, 3,801.93 and 2,390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.48, 3,801.93 and 2,390.62 is: 3,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.48 : 3,801.93 = 2,390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.48/3,801.93 = 2,390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.48x = 3,801.93 × 2,390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.48x = 9,088,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088,969.90/2,530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.80

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