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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.50, 3,797.51 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.50, 3,797.51 and 682.80 is: 1,024.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.50 : 3,797.51 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.50/3,797.51 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.50x = 3,797.51 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.50x = 2,592,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,939.83/2,531.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.27

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