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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.56, 3,208.14 and 1,540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.56, 3,208.14 and 1,540.26 is: 2,124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.56 : 3,208.14 = 1,540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.56/3,208.14 = 1,540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.56x = 3,208.14 × 1,540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.56x = 4,941,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,369.72/2,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.81

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