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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.35, 3,797.25 and 682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.35, 3,797.25 and 682.47 is: 1,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.35 : 3,797.25 = 682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.35/3,797.25 = 682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.35x = 3,797.25 × 682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.35x = 2,591,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,506.65/2,531.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.76

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