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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.67, 4,042.58 and 2,537.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.67, 4,042.58 and 2,537.01 is: 3,499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.67 : 4,042.58 = 2,537.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.67/4,042.58 = 2,537.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.67x = 4,042.58 × 2,537.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.67x = 10,256,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,256,053.20/2,930.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.56

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