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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.01, 3,794.55 and 680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.01, 3,794.55 and 680.69 is: 1,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.01 : 3,794.55 = 680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.01/3,794.55 = 680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.01x = 3,794.55 × 680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.01x = 2,582,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,921.73/2,530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.92

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