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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.92, 3,320.54 and 1,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.92, 3,320.54 and 1,812.40 is: 2,504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.92 : 3,320.54 = 1,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.92/3,320.54 = 1,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.92x = 3,320.54 × 1,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.92x = 6,018,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,146.70/2,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.51

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