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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.93, 3,778.09 and 2,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.93, 3,778.09 and 2,186.48 is: 3,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.93 : 3,778.09 = 2,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.93/3,778.09 = 2,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.93x = 3,778.09 × 2,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.93x = 8,260,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260,718.22/2,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.91

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