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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.24, 3,794.74 and 1,297.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.24, 3,794.74 and 1,297.01 is: 1,945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.24 : 3,794.74 = 1,297.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.24/3,794.74 = 1,297.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.24x = 3,794.74 × 1,297.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.24x = 4,921,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,815.73/2,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.20

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