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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.28, 3,810.15 and 691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.28, 3,810.15 and 691.59 is: 1,037.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.28 : 3,810.15 = 691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.28/3,810.15 = 691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.28x = 3,810.15 × 691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.28x = 2,635,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,061.64/2,540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.31

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