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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.09, 3,804.89 and 2,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.09, 3,804.89 and 2,327.46 is: 3,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.09 : 3,804.89 = 2,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.09/3,804.89 = 2,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.09x = 3,804.89 × 2,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.09x = 8,855,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,729.28/2,540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.38

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