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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.46, 3,795.67 and 681.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.46, 3,795.67 and 681.42 is: 1,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.46 : 3,795.67 = 681.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.46/3,795.67 = 681.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.46x = 3,795.67 × 681.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.46x = 2,586,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,460.54/2,530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.13

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