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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.14, 3,307.26 and 1,840.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.14, 3,307.26 and 1,840.58 is: 2,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.14 : 3,307.26 = 1,840.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.14/3,307.26 = 1,840.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.14x = 3,307.26 × 1,840.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.14x = 6,087,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,276.61/2,400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.22

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