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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.31, 3,653.26 and 1,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.31, 3,653.26 and 1,512.88 is: 2,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.31 : 3,653.26 = 1,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.31/3,653.26 = 1,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.31x = 3,653.26 × 1,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.31x = 5,526,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,931.07/2,440.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.85

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