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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.08, 3,767.04 and 2,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.08, 3,767.04 and 2,240.96 is: 3,352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.08 : 3,767.04 = 2,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.08/3,767.04 = 2,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.08x = 3,767.04 × 2,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.08x = 8,441,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,785.96/2,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.47

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