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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.76, 3,793.38 and 1,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.76, 3,793.38 and 1,296.44 is: 1,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.76 : 3,793.38 = 1,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.76/3,793.38 = 1,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.76x = 3,793.38 × 1,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.76x = 4,917,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,889.57/2,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.25

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