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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.26, 3,523.50 and 2,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.26, 3,523.50 and 2,430 is: 3,359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.26 : 3,523.50 = 2,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.26/3,523.50 = 2,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.26x = 3,523.50 × 2,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.26x = 8,562,105
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,105/2,548.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.98

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