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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.08, 3,315.84 and 1,812.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.08, 3,315.84 and 1,812.76 is: 2,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.08 : 3,315.84 = 1,812.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.08/3,315.84 = 1,812.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.08x = 3,315.84 × 1,812.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.08x = 6,010,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,010,822.12/2,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.34

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