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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.38, 3,810.54 and 691.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.38, 3,810.54 and 691.48 is: 1,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.38 : 3,810.54 = 691.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.38/3,810.54 = 691.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.38x = 3,810.54 × 691.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.38x = 2,634,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,912.20/2,540.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.21

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