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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.30, 4,012.99 and 2,530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.30, 4,012.99 and 2,530.71 is: 3,796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.30 : 4,012.99 = 2,530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.30/4,012.99 = 2,530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.30x = 4,012.99 × 2,530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.30x = 10,155,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,707.60/2,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.11

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