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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.22, 3,810.60 and 691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.22, 3,810.60 and 691.26 is: 1,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.22 : 3,810.60 = 691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.22/3,810.60 = 691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.22x = 3,810.60 × 691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.22x = 2,634,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,115.36/2,540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.96

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