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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.52, 3,800.25 and 2,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.52, 3,800.25 and 2,385 is: 3,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.52 : 3,800.25 = 2,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.52/3,800.25 = 2,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.52x = 3,800.25 × 2,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.52x = 9,063,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,063,596.25/2,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.61

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