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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.40, 3,946.14 and 1,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.40, 3,946.14 and 1,534.20 is: 2,301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.40 : 3,946.14 = 1,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.40/3,946.14 = 1,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.40x = 3,946.14 × 1,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.40x = 6,054,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,167.99/2,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.61

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