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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.60, 3,795.86 and 2,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.60, 3,795.86 and 2,096.84 is: 3,145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.60 : 3,795.86 = 2,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.60/3,795.86 = 2,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.60x = 3,795.86 × 2,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.60x = 7,959,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,959,325.81/2,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.24

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