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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.81, 3,795.97 and 681.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.81, 3,795.97 and 681.86 is: 1,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.81 : 3,795.97 = 681.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.81/3,795.97 = 681.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.81x = 3,795.97 × 681.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.81x = 2,588,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,320.10/2,530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.72

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