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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.70, 3,796.08 and 1,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.70, 3,796.08 and 1,231.06 is: 1,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.70 : 3,796.08 = 1,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.70/3,796.08 = 1,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.70x = 3,796.08 × 1,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.70x = 4,673,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,202.24/2,530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.60

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