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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.04, 3,815.56 and 2,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.04, 3,815.56 and 2,150.84 is: 3,230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.04 : 3,815.56 = 2,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.04/3,815.56 = 2,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.04x = 3,815.56 × 2,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.04x = 8,206,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,206,659.07/2,540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.92

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