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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.65, 4,061.46 and 2,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.65, 4,061.46 and 2,530.60 is: 3,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.65 : 4,061.46 = 2,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.65/4,061.46 = 2,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.65x = 4,061.46 × 2,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.65x = 10,277,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,277,930.68/2,950.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.28

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