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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.49, 3,795.71 and 681.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.49, 3,795.71 and 681.45 is: 1,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.49 : 3,795.71 = 681.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.49/3,795.71 = 681.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.49x = 3,795.71 × 681.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.49x = 2,586,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,583.17/2,530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.17

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