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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.70, 3,808.46 and 1,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.70, 3,808.46 and 1,078.92 is: 1,617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.70 : 3,808.46 = 1,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.70/3,808.46 = 1,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.70x = 3,808.46 × 1,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.70x = 4,109,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,023.66/2,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.28

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