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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.32, 3,634.66 and 2,502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.32, 3,634.66 and 2,502.19 is: 3,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.32 : 3,634.66 = 2,502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.32/3,634.66 = 2,502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.32x = 3,634.66 × 2,502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.32x = 9,094,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,597.39/2,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.60

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