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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.89, 3,493.08 and 1,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.89, 3,493.08 and 1,469.34 is: 2,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.89 : 3,493.08 = 1,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.89/3,493.08 = 1,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.89x = 3,493.08 × 1,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.89x = 5,132,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,522.17/2,530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.95

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