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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.94, 4,469.88 and 2,530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.94, 4,469.88 and 2,530.81 is: 3,493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.94 : 4,469.88 = 2,530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.94/4,469.88 = 2,530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.94x = 4,469.88 × 2,530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.94x = 11,312,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,312,417.00/3,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.71

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