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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.90, 4,274.36 and 2,530.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.90, 4,274.36 and 2,530.11 is: 3,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.90 : 4,274.36 = 2,530.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.90/4,274.36 = 2,530.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.90x = 4,274.36 × 2,530.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.90x = 10,814,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,814,588.33/3,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.20

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