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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.08, 3,810.24 and 896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.08, 3,810.24 and 896.88 is: 1,345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.08 : 3,810.24 = 896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.08/3,810.24 = 896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.08x = 3,810.24 × 896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.08x = 3,417,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,328.05/2,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.36

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