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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.53, 3,804.18 and 1,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.53, 3,804.18 and 1,302.80 is: 1,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.53 : 3,804.18 = 1,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.53/3,804.18 = 1,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.53x = 3,804.18 × 1,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.53x = 4,956,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,101.30/2,534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.43

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