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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.80, 3,793.74 and 969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.80, 3,793.74 and 969.81 is: 1,453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.80 : 3,793.74 = 969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.80/3,793.74 = 969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.80x = 3,793.74 × 969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.80x = 3,679,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,206.99/2,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.77

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