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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.06, 3,809.70 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.06, 3,809.70 and 691.32 is: 1,036.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.06 : 3,809.70 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.06/3,809.70 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.06x = 3,809.70 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.06x = 2,633,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,705.90/2,540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.87

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