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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.72, 3,796.44 and 681.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.72, 3,796.44 and 681.90 is: 1,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.72 : 3,796.44 = 681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.72/3,796.44 = 681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.72x = 3,796.44 × 681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.72x = 2,588,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,792.44/2,530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.95

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