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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.90, 3,492.53 and 1,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.90, 3,492.53 and 1,867.51 is: 2,577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.90 : 3,492.53 = 1,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.90/3,492.53 = 1,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.90x = 3,492.53 × 1,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.90x = 6,522,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,343.73/2,530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.08

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