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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.38, 3,281.37 and 1,540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.38, 3,281.37 and 1,540.15 is: 2,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.38 : 3,281.37 = 1,540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.38/3,281.37 = 1,540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.38x = 3,281.37 × 1,540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.38x = 5,053,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,802.01/2,378.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.89

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