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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.08, 3,657.84 and 2,530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.08, 3,657.84 and 2,530.10 is: 3,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.08 : 3,657.84 = 2,530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.08/3,657.84 = 2,530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.08x = 3,657.84 × 2,530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.08x = 9,254,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,700.98/2,649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.55

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