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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.60, 3,638.46 and 2,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.60, 3,638.46 and 2,180.40 is: 3,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.60 : 3,638.46 = 2,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.60/3,638.46 = 2,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.60x = 3,638.46 × 2,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.60x = 7,933,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,298.18/2,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.88

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