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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.68, 3,795.36 and 969.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.68, 3,795.36 and 969.87 is: 1,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.68 : 3,795.36 = 969.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.68/3,795.36 = 969.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.68x = 3,795.36 × 969.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.68x = 3,681,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,016.40/2,530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.56

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