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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.83, 3,314.65 and 1,840.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.83, 3,314.65 and 1,840.24 is: 2,540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.83 : 3,314.65 = 1,840.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.83/3,314.65 = 1,840.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.83x = 3,314.65 × 1,840.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.83x = 6,099,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099,751.52/2,400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.68

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