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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.55, 3,495.48 and 1,940.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.55, 3,495.48 and 1,940.06 is: 2,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.55 : 3,495.48 = 1,940.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.55/3,495.48 = 1,940.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.55x = 3,495.48 × 1,940.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.55x = 6,781,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,440.93/2,530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.83

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