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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.34, 3,810.92 and 691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.34, 3,810.92 and 691.52 is: 1,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.34 : 3,810.92 = 691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.34/3,810.92 = 691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.34x = 3,810.92 × 691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.34x = 2,635,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,304.89/2,540.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.38

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