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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.70, 3,810.87 and 691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.70, 3,810.87 and 691.92 is: 1,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.70 : 3,810.87 = 691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.70/3,810.87 = 691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.70x = 3,810.87 × 691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.70x = 2,636,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,817.17/2,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.83

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