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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.85, 3,492.97 and 2,110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.85, 3,492.97 and 2,110.46 is: 2,912.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.85 : 3,492.97 = 2,110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.85/3,492.97 = 2,110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.85x = 3,492.97 × 2,110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.85x = 7,371,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371,762.60/2,530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.77

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