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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,403.93, 5,095.98 and 2,530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,403.93, 5,095.98 and 2,530.30 is: 3,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,403.93 : 5,095.98 = 2,530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,403.93/5,095.98 = 2,530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,403.93x = 5,095.98 × 2,530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,403.93x = 12,894,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,894,358.19/3,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.08

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