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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.24, 3,780.34 and 2,448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.24, 3,780.34 and 2,448.08 is: 3,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.24 : 3,780.34 = 2,448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.24/3,780.34 = 2,448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.24x = 3,780.34 × 2,448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.24x = 9,254,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,574.75/2,540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.19

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