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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.19, 3,628.20 and 1,540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.19, 3,628.20 and 1,540.38 is: 2,310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.19 : 3,628.20 = 1,540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.19/3,628.20 = 1,540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.19x = 3,628.20 × 1,540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.19x = 5,588,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588,806.72/2,419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.20

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