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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.66, 5,581.64 and 2,530.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.66, 5,581.64 and 2,530.83 is: 3,494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.66 : 5,581.64 = 2,530.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.66/5,581.64 = 2,530.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.66x = 5,581.64 × 2,530.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.66x = 14,126,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,126,181.96/4,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.28

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