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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.33, 3,806.37 and 1,306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.33, 3,806.37 and 1,306.02 is: 1,956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.33 : 3,806.37 = 1,306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.33/3,806.37 = 1,306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.33x = 3,806.37 × 1,306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.33x = 4,971,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,195.35/2,540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.91

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