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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.83, 3,797.62 and 1,297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.83, 3,797.62 and 1,297.91 is: 1,947.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.83 : 3,797.62 = 1,297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.83/3,797.62 = 1,297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.83x = 3,797.62 × 1,297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.83x = 4,928,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,968.97/2,530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.57

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