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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.74, 4,520.85 and 2,530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.74, 4,520.85 and 2,530.06 is: 3,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.74 : 4,520.85 = 2,530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.74/4,520.85 = 2,530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.74x = 4,520.85 × 2,530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.74x = 11,438,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,438,021.75/3,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.81

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