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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.66, 3,492.88 and 1,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.66, 3,492.88 and 1,644.92 is: 2,270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.66 : 3,492.88 = 1,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.66/3,492.88 = 1,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.66x = 3,492.88 × 1,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.66x = 5,745,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745,505.76/2,530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.36

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