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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.62, 3,492.52 and 2,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.62, 3,492.52 and 2,332.10 is: 3,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.62 : 3,492.52 = 2,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.62/3,492.52 = 2,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.62x = 3,492.52 × 2,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.62x = 8,144,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,905.89/2,530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.54

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