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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.68, 3,733.38 and 2,340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.68, 3,733.38 and 2,340.36 is: 3,510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.68 : 3,733.38 = 2,340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.68/3,733.38 = 2,340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.68x = 3,733.38 × 2,340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.68x = 8,737,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,737,453.22/2,488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.88

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