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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.76, 2,319.38 and 1,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.76, 2,319.38 and 1,382 is: 2,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.76 : 2,319.38 = 1,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.76/2,319.38 = 1,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.76x = 2,319.38 × 1,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.76x = 3,205,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,383.16/1,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.39

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