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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.92, 3,778.71 and 2,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.92, 3,778.71 and 2,183.88 is: 3,260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.92 : 3,778.71 = 2,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.92/3,778.71 = 2,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.92x = 3,778.71 × 2,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.92x = 8,252,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,249.19/2,530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.57

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