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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.40, 3,726.96 and 2,061.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.40, 3,726.96 and 2,061.33 is: 3,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.40 : 3,726.96 = 2,061.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.40/3,726.96 = 2,061.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.40x = 3,726.96 × 2,061.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.40x = 7,682,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682,494.46/2,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.32

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